Summing up the different types of Private Schools in Boston...

Private schools are at the top of Boston’s educational hierarchy.  Their very numbers reveal that Boston is the educational hub of the United States.  School categories include day schools, boarding schools, secular schools and special education schools for grades K-12, and a plethora of colleges, universities, career schools and continuing education institutions for adults.  

No matter what aspirations parents may have for their children or for themselves, the best selection of private schools is available in the Greater Boston Area.  In the field

of education it is often said that ”Boston hast it all“.

The different types of private schools serving toddlers through High School available in Boston are:

1.  Boarding School-  A residential school where students

are provided with food and lodging facilities on the school campus.  The top five boarding schools in the Boston area are:  The Brooks School in North Andover; The Buxton School in Williamstown; The Fessenden School in West Newton; The Linden Hill School in Northfield, and The Middlesex School in Concord.

2.  Secular (Classical) School-  Dominated by Christian and Parochial institutions, these schools impart religious teachings along with a traditional liberal arts curriculum of languages, humanities, mathematics, science and the arts. Two of the top-rated schools are Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody and Lexington Christian Academy in Lexington.

3.  Country Day School-  This type of school is usually found in suburban or rural areas.  They provide a beautiful soothing atmosphere, ideal for a peaceful education.  Students commute to ”day schools.“  The best private country day schools in Greater Boston are: Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill; Dedham Country Day School in Dedham and St. Sebastian’s Country Day School in Needham.

4.  Special Needs School-  This type of school caters to students with disabilities who would not thrive in a less focused and attentive environment. The best Special needs schools in Greater Boston are:  The Carroll School in Lincoln and Waltham; The Chapel Hill-Chauncey Hall School in Waltham; The Children’s Centre for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf in Beverly, and the Cotting School in Lexington.

5.  Montessori Schools- This educational institution nourishes the children from the youngest levels and imparts the basic education in them. The best private Montessori schools in Boston are – Kingsley Montessori School, East Boston Montessori School, Copper Beech Montessori School.

6.  Waldorf School- This special school serves childhood through grade eight, and imparts an alternative holistic approach to education especially designed by Rudolf Steiner. The Waldorf School of Lexington serves Greater Boston.  North Shore residents are served by The Waldorf School of Cape Ann in Beverly.  The Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay in Belmont serves students in grade nine through twelve.

7.  Urban Day Schools- K-12 schools located in or near urban areas.  Students commute. Most private schools in Boston fit this category.  They include The Roxbury Latin School in West Roxbury and The Newman School in the

Back Bay.

When parents decide on the type of private school that they want their children to attend, and select the best school, they must submit an application for admission.  Many schools have testing or academic requirements.  Others require proof of eligibility in the areas of disability, special needs or financial solvency.

Boston has historically been the nation’s hub of education, and it continues to be the home of top-rated private institutions.  The private schools of Boston continue to uphold a high standard for education.  The reputation of Boston’s private schools draws talented students from across the world.