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Greater Boston Private Schools + Preschools
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If you are going through the difficult task of choosing a private school or preschool in Greater Boston, we’re here for you! We’ve put together a fantastic list of Boston-area private schools and preschools that is sure to satisfy your needs.
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Be sure to read through important details about choosing a private school, and scroll to the bottom for a comprehensive list of private schools in the Boston area.
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Boston Trinity Academy
Boston Trinity Academy calls itself a “community of differents,” and when you look around, it’s easy to see why. Students at the school’s Hyde Park campus mingle easily with peers from different neighborhoods and diverse backgrounds, with several international students living close by in the international students residence. But the difference doesn’t end there.
Students in grades 6 through 12 are part of a community of learners who think about the world from different perspectives. Thanks to an outstanding and supportive faculty, many from around the globe, students are engaged and invested in their education. It’s a place where difficult topics are discussed, students develop new interests, and young people become excited about their future.
That doesn’t mean classes at Boston Trinity are easy, though. This co-ed Christian college preparatory school also boasts a challenging middle and high school curriculum, with classes that make in-depth learning an important part of education. After a day of classes, there are other opportunities to engage socially through a variety of clubs and activities, including a robust athletic program, theater arts, chess, robotics, and other pursuits. There is also the Trinity Institute for Leadership and Social Justice, which encourages and inspires students to become servant leaders of tomorrow.
If all this sounds transformational, it is! Students and parents say Boston Trinity builds student confidence while preparing them for college and a successful future life. This is reinforced by an alum who said, “Boston Trinity Academy is a diverse place that challenges students to try their hardest in all aspects of life, including in the classroom, in their journey with God, and on the sports field. The supportive faculty and staff care about their students and have a genuine passion for learning. The student body is encouraging and feels like a family.”
Address: 17 Hale Street, Boston, MA 02136
Phone: (617) 364-3700
Lesley Ellis School
Lesley Ellis School serves preschoolers through eighth graders in a community that celebrates diversity and is defined by respect for all. From the moment students enter the iconic orange Lesley Ellis doors, they know what it means to belong, to be accepted, and to be challenged. The robust and flexible academic program allows faculty to meet the individual needs of every student.
The Lesley Ellis School program includes:
- an arts program that exposes children to the vast canvas of creative expression available to them
- a schoolwide Spanish program, beginning in the earliest years
- robust afterschool, vacation, and summer programs
- an award-winning anti-bias curriculum that informs all aspects of the Lesley Ellis experience and reminds students that they are part of a larger global community that requires an ever-growing need for understanding and mindfulness.
The faculty at Lesley Ellis are committed and highly trained, and they infuse each student’s experience with meaning and joy.
Address: 34 Winter Street, Arlington, MA 02474
Phone: (617) 416-7763
Dedham Country Day School
Dedham Country Day School believes balance matters — in learning and in life. They combine challenge with support, pedagogical tradition with innovation, and robust academics with outstanding arts and athletics to create a program that is balanced and whole. Children learn who they are as diverse individuals and as part of a broader community. Acceptance is a given, and children find encouragement in every connection they make. It’s a community that nurtures, nudges, and gives. That’s how DCD grows “whole” children with the intellectual and emotional capacity to contribute to their world and enjoy meaningful lives.
From pre-K to grade 8, students tackle hands-on projects, collaborate, take risks, solve problems, and, most of all, enjoy their experience. Visit the Dedham Country Day website for a schedule of classroom observations, virtual learning spotlights, and more opportunities to get to know the DCD community!
Address: 90 Sandy Valley Road, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: (781) 329-0850
Bay Farm Montessori
Bay Farm Montessori Academy is an independent day school offering programs rooted in the work of Maria Montessori. By nurturing the development of the whole child’s readiness, interests, and learning style, Bay Farm fosters each child’s problem-solving skills, positive self-image, and ability to make choices in an academically challenging environment.
The school has early childhood education programs for toddlers through kindergarten and an elementary through middle School program that attracts students from more than 20 towns across the South Shore. Entering its 50th anniversary, Bay Farm is proud to provide children with a learning environment that fosters independence, curiosity, and empathy.
Schedule an in-person tour and learn more about Bay Farm!
Address: 145 Loring Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
Phone: (781) 934-7101
Tenacre Country Day School
Tenacre is a welcoming co-ed school and community for students from pre-kindergarten through grade 6. The Wellesley location is easily accessible from many metro Boston communities! Tenacre’s mission is simple and to the point: Tenacre nurtures and challenges each child, every day. The school’s small size, their team-teaching approach, and their firm commitment to the elementary years all contribute to Tenacre’s success, as does their attentiveness to every facet of every child — academic, emotional, social, and moral. Tenacre wants to do more than raise test scores — they want to expand horizons, stoke curiosity, and build character.
Address: 78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone: (781) 235-2282
British International School of Boston
Your child can create their future. Let that journey begin at BISB, where your child will achieve more than you ever thought possible. At BISB, students from 18 months through 18 years of age are provided with opportunities and experiences they simply cannot get anywhere else. As a member of Nord Anglia Education (NAE), a global family of premium schools, BISB provides students with enriched curricula through collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School, UNICEF, and IMG Academy. Through NAE’s global campus activities, your child can connect with other Nord Anglia Education students around the world, amplifying their learning beyond the classroom. BISB middle and high school students can participate in international performing arts festivals and sports competitions, as well as service-learning projects and expeditions in Tanzania and Switzerland.
Through personalized learning, support, and challenge, BISB’s extraordinary teachers nurture the individual strengths of each student. The international curricula, culminating with the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), will enable your child to stand out to the world’s top universities and create their future!
Address: 416 Pond Street, Boston, MA 02130
Phone: (617) 522-2261
Why Choose a Private School?
- Low student-teacher ratios
- Academic excellence
- Freedom from state standards/school autonomy
- Opportunity to choose a school that aligns with your family’s beliefs, philosophy, and values
- Legacy
- Excellent teachers
- Inclusiveness
- Community
Important Considerations
Cost: What is the tuition range your family is comfortable with? Is financial aid going to be important to your family? If so, does the school you are interested in offer aid?
Correct fit: Does the mission of this school align with your family’s values?
Admissions criteria: Are you prepared to fulfill all the requirements for the application process?
Financial Aid
Each private school in Greater Boston has its own process for determining financial aid packages. If you are interested in a private school but aren’t sure you can afford the cost, we encourage you to inquire with the school directly!
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