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.

Middle Schools in Boston
Looking for a private middle 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 right private middle school in Boston for your child.
At Oak Meadow, students: engage in active learning; work with a sense of purpose; love being at school; achieve academic proficiency without being taught...
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...
Founded in 1946, Ursuline Academy is an independent, Catholic all-girls school for young women in grades 7 - 12. Based on the teachings of...
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,...
Dexter Southfield is an independent, college preparatory day school for students in PreK through Class 12. Our unique learning model—single-gender classrooms in PreK through...
German International School Boston (GISB) is a bilingual independent school. We strive to inspire curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning. GISB is...
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...
Lesley Ellis School serves preschoolers through eighth graders in a community that celebrates diversity and is defined by respect for all. From the moment...
Applewild is a co-ed, day (18 mos - 9th grade) and junior boarding (4th – 9th grade) school that offers a student-centered learning experience...
Wilbraham & Monson Academy is for students who are looking for a transformational education. WMA is a global experience featuring 23 Advanced Placement courses...
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...
The Woodward School for Girls is a private all-girls school independent school located in the heart of Quincy Center. Woodward has been educating and...
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...
Your child can create their future. Let that journey begin at BISB, where your child will achieve more than you ever thought possible. At...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Xaverian is a Catholic, college-prep school for boys in grades 7–12. For over 60 years, Xaverian has helped to shape strong young men in...
Situated in sunny facilities in Beacon Hill, Park Street School (PSS) is celebrating its twenty-fifth year of providing a continuous, integrated, and joy-filled education...
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...
Experience the Montessori difference at Riverbend School, where education is a journey of discovery tailored to each child. Located in South Natick, we serve...
Is your son ready for more responsibility, challenge, independence, and opportunity? For 95 years, Fenn has asked boys to rise to the promise of...
Spark curiosity. Embrace challenge. Be inspired for life. Shore Country Day School offers a joyful, adventurous learning environment where children step outside of their...
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...
It all starts at Park. Since 1888, Park has been dedicated to creating transformative experiences for children ages 4 - 14 as they develop...
Discover the power of hands-on learning at Wellan, where students are inspired, challenged, and empowered to reach their highest potential. Located in Newton Centre,...
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...
For 65 years, Brookwood has been challenging kids intellectually and ensuring they feel valued. Kids come to this place of belonging and support, where...
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...
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...
Offering the best of the Catholic and independent school traditions, St. Sebastian’s School serves 380 boys in grades seven through twelve in an inclusive...
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...
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,...
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...
BRIMMER AND MAY SCHOOL is an all-gender, pre-K–12, independent day school that fosters active learners, compassionate leaders, and ethical global citizens. The ideal size...
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...
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...
Courage and Confidence. These words inspired Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat through the many challenges she faced in realizing her groundbreaking vision: to establish a...
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....
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...
Dedham Country Day School believes that balance matters—in learning and in life. They combine challenge with support, pedagogical tradition with innovation, and robust academics...
Thayer Academy — an independent coed day school in Braintree for grades 5-12 — is committed to ensuring that students are known, connected, and...
An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. It’s not the formal curriculum, however, that prepares students to go the distance....
Worcester Academy is an acclaimed independent school in the thriving city of Worcester, MA. Founded in 1834, Worcester Academy is a coeducational day and...