Brimmer and May School
brimmer.org | 617-566-7462

Brimmer and May School is a pre-K through grade 12, all-gender, independent day school that fosters active learners, compassionate leaders, and ethical global citizens. The ideal size of the school allows for personalized instruction in a student-centered, project-based learning environment. The school is big in terms of its ambitions for each student’s growth, academic achievements, and leadership skills. It is broad in terms of its diversity, strengthened by a commitment to equity and anti-bias education. It is huge in terms of the breadth, depth, and variety of curricular options and extracurricular opportunities. Yet, Brimmer remains small enough for students and faculty to have a true feeling of connection with one another, small enough for each member of the class, group endeavor, athletic team, and community not only to participate but also to shine. 

Stop by the campus in historic Chestnut Hill and see why Brimmer might just be the perfect fit for your family. Visit brimmer.org to learn about the open house on Oct. 19 as well as other admissions events throughout the fall.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

bbns.org/why-bbn | 617-547-6100

Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BB&N) is one of the region’s premier day schools for students from pre-K through grade 12. The school prides itself on being an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. Across its three dynamic campuses in Cambridge, Massachusetts, BB&N’s innovative and identity-conscious programming prepares students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them.

Supported by exceptional faculty and a robust sense of community, BB&N offers outstanding academics, competitive athletics, dynamic arts, and extensive extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities that allow students to explore and experience more of the world.

BB&N believes that enrollment in its community should be possible for any student and family, regardless of their ability to afford full tuition. For more information on applying to BB&N, contact [email protected] or visit bbns.org/why-bbn to see the whole picture and start your journey.

Cushing Academy

cushing.org | 978-827-7300

Cushing Academy develops curious, creative, and confident learners and leaders. Founded as a coeducational institution in 1865, the school is located one hour west of Boston and draws students (grades 9-12 and postgraduate) from more than 30 countries and 30 states to its rural, 162-acre campus in Ashburnham, Massachusetts.

Combining outstanding academics with a robust program of athletics, arts, and cultural offerings, the academy’s dynamic faculty leads a holistic, student-centered approach to learning. At Cushing, students build confidence and intellectual curiosity; they are pushed by their teachers and peers to explore and elevate their unique range of talents, abilities, and interests.

Community plays an essential role in the Cushing experience with 96 percent of students living on campus, and the school’s academic, social, and athletic support is singularly designed to promote opportunities for leadership and personal growth. At its core, Cushing Academy empowers students in all aspects of their lives and builds a foundation for a lifetime of independence, learning, and the pursuit of excellence. 

Dedham Country Day School
dedhamcountryday.org I 781-329-0850

Dedham Country Day School (DCD) believes that balance matters — in learning and in life. It combines challenge with support, pedagogical tradition with innovation, and robust academics with outstanding arts, athletics, and service opportunities to create a program that is balanced and holistic. Children learn who they are as diverse individuals and as part of a broader community. Acceptance is a given, and students 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. Visit DCD’s 20-acre campus and you’ll get an immediate sense of how children learn to think creatively and critically — with the support they need to better themselves and grow. 

From pre-K through grade 8, students tackle hands-on projects, collaborate, take risks, solve problems, and, most of all, enjoy their experience. Join a classroom observation to experience a day in the life at DCD. Visit dedhamcountryday.org/admissions or connect with the admissions office to learn more.

Fay School

fayschool.org | 508-490-8201

Fay School serves 475 students in kindergarten through grade 9 on a 66-acre campus in Southborough, Massachusetts, just 25 miles west of Boston, with convenient bus service from the city.

Fay was the first junior boarding school in the United States, and today 150 of Fay’s students are five- and seven-day boarders in grades 7-9. Fay’s boarding students hail from over 25 countries and from across the United States, making the school’s community lively, diverse, and truly multicultural. 

Fay students thrive in a rigorous, comprehensive, and engaging program that includes academics, athletics, the arts, and character education. Students learn together in a community that embraces the school’s core values of academic excellence, earnest effort, honorable conduct, dedicated service, and wellness of mind, body, and spirit.

Fay graduates are exceptionally well prepared. They are incisive thinkers, creative problem solvers, strong writers, and confident public speakers. They have strong study skills and know what they need to do in order to be successful in and out of the classroom, and they matriculate to top secondary schools around the world.

Learn more about Fay at the school’s Admission Open House on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Fenn School

fenn.org | 978-318-3606

Is your son ready for more responsibility, challenge, independence, and opportunity?

For 96 years, Fenn has asked boys to rise to the promise of its motto “Sua Sponte.” Loosely translated as “It’s in your hands,” it calls on them to take ownership of themselves, their education, and the well-being of others. A focus on core values of honesty, respect, empathy, and courage further supports the character education central to the Fenn experience.

With caring and experienced faculty as their champions, Fenn boys in grades 4-9 are deeply known and affirmed while tackling academic challenges, taking safe risks, building their confidence, and stretching to fulfill their potential. Fenn’s learning landscape helps to achieve this, from small-group team teaching that provides young students with individualized attention in reading, math, and executive function to schoolwide project-based learning that inspires creativity and collaboration. A grade 9 capstone partnering students and nonprofits to solve real-world problems together is a signature program.

Fenn boys enjoy a 39-acre campus in historic Concord, Massachusetts, while hailing from more than 40 cities and towns. Transportation and tuition-assistance programs support Fenn’s diverse families. Learn more during a call with the admissions team or at an Open House on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Lexington Christian Academy
lca.edu | 781-766-2162

For more than 80 years, Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) has partnered with families to provide exceptional academic preparation rooted in the belief that faith and learning are inseparable. The school empowers students to explore and develop their full God-given potential through pivotal experiences that integrate rigorous academics with spiritual growth.

LCA students graduate ready to lead and serve with distinction, impact, integrity, and faith. The school boasts a 100 percent college acceptance rate, with graduates attending top institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard, Princeton, Northeastern, Boston College, Villanova, and the University of Michigan. Its student body reflects global diversity, with 68% of students identifying as students of color and representation from more than 25 countries.

Student life is enriched by decorated, competitive athletic teams in the Eastern Independent League (EIL) and New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), led by nationally ranked coaches. A robust spiritual growth curriculum engages students through service pods, weekly chapels, and integrated coursework, while Career Exploration Trips connect students with local companies and industries including Mass General Hospital, the New England Crime Lab, the Boston Police Department, law offices, and architecture firms. A fully equipped boarding facility houses more than 40 international and domestic students, contributing to a vibrant and creative community.

Montrose School
montroseschool.org | 508-359-2423

At Montrose, every student is called to greatness. The school’s rich liberal arts curriculum empowers girls to ask life’s biggest questions and prepares them to thrive at top universities. They graduate ready to navigate any challenge or seize any opportunity. Montrose’s nationally recognized LifeCompass™ character and leadership program is integrated into every aspect of school life. As a two-time National School of Character, the school partners with parents to help girls develop the habits of mind, heart, and character they need to flourish — and to shape the world for good. 

Head of school Katie Elrod often reminds the girls, “You are unique, unrepeatable, and called by God to greatness. You are here for a purpose.”

As one alumna says, “Montrose taught me how to consider arguments critically, how to disagree without being disagreeable, and how to ask questions — and actually listen to the answers — with people from whom I differ.” 

Experience the Montrose difference for yourself! RSVP at montroseschool.org/oh2025 for an Open House on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. and Curriculum Night on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Montrose is an independent school for girls in grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church.

New England Innovation Academy

NEIAcademy.org | 508-205-4570

New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) is a day and boarding school serving grades 6-12 where students can develop their passions and prepare for what’s next. NEIA’s unique academic pillars inform its integrated approach to educational excellence and encompass belonging, togetherness, entrepreneurship, and innovation — all taught through the lens of human-centered design. Signature curricular programs, including entrepreneurship offerings and Innovation Studio courses that utilize the school’s multidisciplinary makerspace, are core to the NEIA experience, in which students across grade levels learn to test ideas and create solutions that benefit the world.

Set on a state-of-the-art campus in Marlborough, Massachusetts, NEIA’s vision is to prepare students for success through a future-focused curriculum, entrepreneurial mindset, and real-world application. At NEIA, students build empathy, take risks, and engage in hands-on community, environment, and industry projects. Middle School and Upper School Open Houses will take place on Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 18, and 23, Nov. 15, and Dec. 13. Explore NEIA by contacting the enrollment team at [email protected] or 508-205-4578.

Newton Country Day School 

newtoncountryday.org | 617-244-4246

Courage and confidence. These words inspired St. Madeleine Sophie Barat through the challenges she faced in realizing her groundbreaking vision: to establish a global network of schools to educate girls who would transform the world. Founded in France in the 1800s, Schools of the Sacred Heart now flourish in 41 countries and across the United States. Sacred Heart Schools share a common philosophy of providing an education serious in its principles, strong in its studies, and rich in a spirit of life and love.

Newton Country Day focuses on the same core values reflected in Sacred Heart Schools worldwide. Highly motivated students and faculty of all faiths create a vibrant and welcoming community distinguished by vigorous intellect, thoughtful compassion, and joyful traditions. The program offers girls in grades 5-12 courses through the AP level with an emphasis on project-based learning. Arts, athletics, and community service are considered integral to the academic experience. Through the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, students participate in service opportunities and academic exchanges across the world. Empowered by courage and confidence, young women graduate from Sacred Heart Schools eager to make a difference. Visit the Open House on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m.

St. Sebastian’s School

stsebs.org | 781-247-0125

Offering the best of the Catholic and independent school traditions, St. Sebastian’s School serves 380 boys in grades 7-12 in an inclusive community of academic rigor and spiritual depth. The order of the day at St. Sebastian’s is to love God, work hard, and take good care of one another. Every boy is known, loved, and called to greatness by dedicated teachers. 

An extraordinarily small average class size of 10 enables students to pursue excellence in every discipline within the school’s structured liberal arts curriculum, while exceptional writing and chapel speaking programs empower students intellectually and spiritually. St. Sebastian’s commitment to diversity and its $5.5 million in need-based financial aid attract bright, promising boys from many communities and backgrounds. Graduates leave prepared for and excited about the challenges they will face in college and beyond. Join the school’s Open House on Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Tenacre Country Day School

tenacrecds.org | 781-235-2282

Tenacre Country Day School’s mission — “Tenacre nurtures and challenges each child, every day” — permeates everything the school does, from its academic program to social development, leadership training, and community-building. Coupled with a commitment that “as a community, we strive to work hard, to find joy, and to be kind,” Tenacre’s mission allows the school to bring out the best in each student, from 4-year-old pre-k learners to 12-year-olds nearing graduation. 

Small classes and flexible groupings allow teachers to meet the needs of each student and provide the appropriate balance of nurture and challenge. Curriculum extensions enrich children’s learning and provide scaffolding for emerging talents. Special subjects — science, Spanish, technology, music, art, library, and physical education — play an important role in Tenacre’s program, and all students, pre-k to grade 6, participate in each subject.

Tenacre students graduate as confident learners, caring citizens, and critical thinkers. Parents looking for a positive school environment can find it at Tenacre, where a supportive community and strong parent involvement provide an excellent foundation for children to thrive.

Families are invited to learn more at Tenacre’s Open House on Nov. 1 or its virtual Curriculum Night on Nov. 20. Visit tenacrecds.org for details.

Wellan Montessori School

wellan.org | 617-969-4488

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, Wellan Montessori School is an independent, all-gender school serving students from age 15 months through grade 8. This community-oriented school draws families from diverse backgrounds and currently includes students from nearly 40 surrounding towns. 

Wellan’s Montessori-Progressive curriculum grants students the agency to forge their own personalized path, guided by thoughtful, highly trained educators. Engaging co-curriculars like athletics, performing and visual arts, woodworking, and technology, are incorporated into the daily schedule. Wellan emphasizes innovation, community service, social justice, and empathy throughout the student experience. Graduates emerge as capable leaders who demonstrate strong academic skills that enable them to succeed at top-tier independent and public high schools. Interested in learning more? Visit wellan.org or contact Admissions directly at [email protected]. Need-based financial assistance is available.

Worcester Academy
worcesteracademy.org | 508-459-5841

Worcester Academy inspires students to discover their strengths, ignite their passions, and shape their futures with purpose — right in the heart of New England’s second-largest city. A coeducational day and boarding school for grades 6-12 and postgraduates, Worcester Academy honors nearly 200 years of tradition while preparing students to become compassionate leaders and global citizens.

Guided by the motto “Achieve the Honorable,” Worcester Academy challenges students to live out the values of scholarship, fellowship, leadership, craftsmanship, and sportsmanship. The city of Worcester becomes part of that journey, extending learning beyond the classroom. Students learn alongside the community — drawing insight from its universities, government, and cultural institutions, engaging with its theaters and museums, and contributing through service. Signature experiences like the Middle School Minimester and Senior Discovery Projects connect knowledge with practice, preparing students not only for college but for lives of impact.From championship athletics to extraordinary arts, from robotics to student leadership, Worcester Academy gives students countless ways to explore, take risks, and grow. Faculty mentors know and support each student, ensuring that every Hilltopper is both challenged and inspired.

Rooted in history yet focused on the future, Worcester Academy is where ambition meets opportunity.