Looking for a private school in Boston? Let us help. Boston magazine is proud to partner with the Association of Independent Schools of New England to bring our readers the annual Guide to Private Schools. Use this list to discover and select the best pre-school, middle school or high school in Boston for your child.

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Portsmouth Abbey School

Portsmouth285 Corys Lane, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 02871401-643-1248

When you become a Raven at Portsmouth Abbey School, you join an exceptional community that celebrates your individuality and welcomes you in a way...

285 Corys Lane, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 02871
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Shady Hill School

Cambridge178 Coolidge Hill, Cambridge, MA, 02138617-520-5209

Shady Hill School is a progressive and diverse co-educational day school for grades Pre-K (Beginners) through Grade VIII. Focusing on joyful active learning informed...

178 Coolidge Hill, Cambridge, MA, 02138
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The Rivers School

Weston333 Winter Street, Weston, Massachusetts, 02493781.235.9300

The Rivers School is an independent day school for grades 6 through 12 in Weston, MA, with 535 students, small class sizes, extraordinary faculty,...

333 Winter Street, Weston, Massachusetts, 02493
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The Advent School

Boston15 Brimmer St, Boston, MA, 02108-1001617-742-0520

The Advent School was founded for a different purpose: the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a deep commitment to social justice guides our approach. Our...

15 Brimmer St, Boston, MA, 02108-1001
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Inly School

Scituate46 Watch Hill Drive, Scituate, MA, 02066781-545-5544

An innovative learning community in Scituate, Inly School draws toddler through 8th-grade students from 20 South Shore towns. Inly’s Montessori+ curriculum blends a student-centered...

46 Watch Hill Drive, Scituate, MA, 02066
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Jackson Walnut Park School is a Montessori early childhood program and growth-centered elementary experience, serving 18-month-old children through sixth graders. Inspired by the values...

200 Jackson Road, Newton, MA, 02458
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Vermont Commons School

South Burlington75 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, Vermont, 05403802-865-8084

Founded in 1997, Vermont Commons School is a college preparatory day school for students in grades 6-12 in South Burlington, VT. We believe in...

75 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, Vermont, 05403
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RSM is an award-winning after-school math enrichment program trusted by parents for over 26 years across 15 branches in Massachusetts. Featured in NPR and...

200 Wells Ave, Newton, MA, 02459
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The Chestnut Hill School

Chestnut Hill428 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467617-566-4394

At The Chestnut Hill School, an independent, all-gender school for children ages 3 through grade 6, we believe childhood optimism and enduring curiosity can...

428 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
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The Sage School

Foxborough171 Mechanic St, Foxborough, MA, 02035508.543.9619

Since 1990, The Sage School has been inspiring and challenging its diverse community of gifted preschool–grade 8 students with a comprehensive program of academic...

171 Mechanic St, Foxborough, MA, 02035
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At Oak Meadow, students: engage in active learning; work with a sense of purpose; love being at school; achieve academic proficiency without being taught...

2 Old Pickard Lane, Littleton, MA, 01460
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Noble and Greenough School (Nobles) is a day and five-day boarding school for grades 7–12 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Since 1866, Nobles has empowered students...

10 Campus Drive, Dedham, Massachusetts, 02026
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Bancroft School

Worcester110 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA, USA, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605508-853-2640

Bancroft, an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school, prepares talented, well-qualified, and motivated college-bound students, PreKindergarten through Grade 12, to pursue and realize their academic,...

110 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA, USA, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605
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The Fessenden School

West Newton250 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, 02465617-630-2300

The Fessenden School, West Newton MA, is more than an independent day and boarding school for boys in Pre-K-Grade 9. It’s the perfect intersection...

250 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, 02465
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As a world-class, accredited private school in Cambridge, MA, serving nearly 580 students from age 2 through Grade 12, the International School of Boston...

45 Matignon Road, Cambridge, MA, 02140
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Dublin School

Dublin18 Lehmann Way, Dublin, New Hampshire, 03444603-563-7075

Founded in 1935, Dublin School is an intentionally small, community forward, all-gender boarding school for students in grades 9-12. Our campus sits on 500-acres...

18 Lehmann Way, Dublin, New Hampshire, 03444
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Bard College at Simon’s Rock Bard College at Simon’s Rock is the only 4-year college in the country designed for students to enter college...

84 Alford Rd., Great Barrington, MA, 01230
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Bay Farm Montessori Academy is dedicated to nurturing both intellectual growth and emotional intelligence. We strive to develop students who are not only academically...

145 Loring St., Duxbury, MA, 02332
781-934-7101Send Message
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Cushing Academy

Ashburnham39 School Street, Ashburnham, Massachusetts, 01430978-827-7300

Cushing Academy develops curious, creative, and confident learners and leaders. Founded as a coeducational institution in 1865, the school is located one hour west...

39 School Street, Ashburnham, Massachusetts, 01430
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Lexington Christian Academy helps students realize their potential through multi-dimensional, faith-infused scholarship and discovery. Since 1946, Lexington Christian Academy has provided exceptional academic preparation,...

48 bartlett avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
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Thayer Academy

Braintree745 Washington St., Braintree, Massachusetts, 02184781.843.3580

Thayer Academy — an independent coed day school in Braintree for grades 5-12 — is committed to ensuring that students are known, connected, and...

745 Washington St., Braintree, Massachusetts, 02184
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Founded in 1893, St. Andrew’s empowers students to discover their unique value and embrace their full potential. We prioritize fostering a community through kindness...

63 Federal Road, Barrington, RI, 02806
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The only parish school in the Archdiocese of Boston that serves students from infancy through Grade 12, Saint Agnes School/Arlington Catholic High School provides...

16 Medford Street, Arlington, MA, 02474
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Commonwealth School

Boston151 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116617-266-7525

Discover an uncommon high school where 158 academically adventurous students thrive. Commonwealth School is an independent high school dedicated to intellectual and artistic exploration—where...

151 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116
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Lesley Ellis School serves preschoolers through eighth graders in a community that celebrates diversity and is defined by respect for all. From the moment...

34 Winter St., Arlington, MA, 02474
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Founded in 1893, Walnut Hill School for the Arts is located in Natick, Massachusetts, within the Boston metropolitan area. As one of the premier...

12 Highland St, Natick, MA, 01760
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Kingsley Montessori School, nestled in Boston's vibrant Back Bay, is a distinguished independent day school for children from Toddler through Grade 6. Merging Montessori...

26 Exeter Street, Boston, MA, 02116
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The Newman School

Boston247 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA, 02116804-839-3723

The Newman School, located on Marlborough Street in Boston's prestigious Back Bay, offers a unique educational experience in the heart of the city. Our...

247 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA, 02116
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Archbishop Williams High School (AWHS) is more than just an educational institution—it’s a cornerstone of the South Shore community and a beacon of excellence...

80 Independence Ave, Braintree, MA, 02184
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Cape Cod Academy

Osterville50 Osterville-West Barnstable Road, Osterville, Massachusetts, 02655781-405-8328

Cape Cod Academy is the leading independent, co-educational, college preparatory school serving students from kindergarten to grade 12 on Cape Cod. Founded in 1976,...

50 Osterville-West Barnstable Road, Osterville, Massachusetts, 02655
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A progressive, independent Pre-K through grade 8 school in MetroWest Boston, Charles River School (CRS) has been creating lifelong learners for more than 100...

6 Old Meadow Road, Dover, MA, 02030
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Cardinal Spellman High School is a Catholic co-ed college preparatory school founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph. We are situated on a pristine...

738 Court Street, Brockton, MA, 02302
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Vermont Academy

Saxtons River10 Long Walk, PO Box 500, Saxtons River, VT, 05154802-869-6200

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small, independent boarding and day school serving 230 students in the foothills of the majestic Green Mountains....

10 Long Walk, PO Box 500, Saxtons River, VT, 05154
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SolBe Learning

Chestnut Hill631 VFW Parkway, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467857-232-9599

SolBe is an early learning center in Chestnut Hill that reimagines traditional notions of child care and nursery school. Our name defines our purpose:...

631 VFW Parkway, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
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Experience the Montessori difference at Riverbend School, where education is a journey of discovery tailored to each child. Located in South Natick, we serve...

39 Eliot St, Natick, MA, 01760
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Bard Academy is the nation’s first two-year boarding and day program designed to prepare 9th and 10th graders to start college early. The program...

84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
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Boston College High School

Boston150 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts, 02125617-474-5010

Climate change. AI. Racial and economic inequality. Today’s most pressing issues will shape the lives of countless future generations. But so too will young...

150 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts, 02125
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Thacher Montessori School

Milton1425 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton, MA, 02186617-361-2522

Thacher Montessori School ThacherSchool.org | 617-361-2522 Serving toddlers through sixth grade, Thacher is dedicated to nurturing a child's innate love of learning and preparing...

1425 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton, MA, 02186
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Newton Country Day School

Newton785 Centre Street, Newton, MA, Newton, MA, 02458617-244-4246

Courage and Confidence. These words inspired Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat through the many challenges she faced in realizing her groundbreaking vision: to establish a...

785 Centre Street, Newton, MA, Newton, MA, 02458
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Kents Hill School

Kents Hill1614 Main St., Kents Hill, ME, 04349207-685-4914

Located on 400 acres in central Maine, Kents Hill School is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-PG, attracting 220 students...

1614 Main St., Kents Hill, ME, 04349
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Fontbonne is a Catholic, all-girl, college prep high school and early college serving students in grades 7-12 throughout Greater Boston and the South Shore....

930 Brook Road, Milton, MA, 02186
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Tilton School

Tilton30 School Street, Tilton, New Hampshire, 03276603-286-4342

Tilton is an independent boarding and day school for all genders, serving grades 9 through post-graduate. Centrally located in the heart of New Hampshire’s...

30 School Street, Tilton, New Hampshire, 03276
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Be proud Be loved Be yourself Jewish Community Day School of RI: Be Here At JCDSRI, we are committed to providing students with everything...

85 Taft Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, 02906
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Atrium School is a progressive pre-K–Grade 8 independent school where children flourish as skilled learners and develop as whole people. Founded in 1982 with...

69 Grove St., Watertown, MA, 02472
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Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school offering both boarding and day for grades 9–12. Now in its third century, Milton develops...

170 Centre St., Milton, MA, 02186
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Bridgton Academy

North Bridgton11 Academy Lane, North Bridgton, Me, 04057207-647-3322

Bridgton Academy is so much more than another year of High School. Academics, athletics and student life are nurtured into whole person growth, bolstering...

11 Academy Lane, North Bridgton, Me, 04057
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The Fenn School

Concord516 Monument Street, Concord, MA, 01742978-318-3606

Is your son ready for more responsibility, challenge, independence, and opportunity? For 95 years, Fenn has asked boys to rise to the promise of...

516 Monument Street, Concord, MA, 01742
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Applewild School

Fitchburg120 Prospect Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420978-342-6053

Applewild is a co-ed, day (18 mos - 9th grade) and junior boarding (4th – 9th grade) school that offers a student-centered learning experience...

120 Prospect Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420
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German International School Boston (GISB) is a bilingual independent school. We strive to inspire curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning. GISB is...

57 Holton St, Boston, MA, 02134
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Notre Dame Academy (NDA), an independent, all-girls Catholic school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. We prepare young women in middle...

1073 Main St., Hingham, MA., 02043
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