Austin Preparatory School

austinprep.org | 781-944-4900

Austin Preparatory School (Austin Prep) is a Catholic, Augustinian school for young men and women in grades 6 through 12, rooted in veritas, unitas, and caritas: truth, unity, and love. The school helps students grow academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually during key years of adolescent development. Austin Prep’s small class sizes help students be known, supported, and challenged by faculty who care about who they are and who they are becoming.

Students benefit from strong academics, including advanced and honors courses and electives across STEM, humanities, and the arts. Beyond the classroom, they find a connected middle and upper school experience, competitive NEPSAC athletics, and programs in service, leadership, and student life. Through opportunities such as the Harvard Medical School MEDscienceTECH partnership, students explore real-world learning in a hands-on setting. Students who learn differently can also find support through the Center for Integrated Learning.

Guided by the school’s mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, Austin Prep combines high expectations with personal attention. This approach helps students build confidence, discover their gifts, and prepare to lead with purpose, character, and compassion.

To learn more, contact [email protected] to schedule a tour or register for the Fall Open House on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at austinprep.org.

Berwick Academy

berwickacademy.org | 207-384-6300

Since 1791, Berwick Academy — southern Maine’s premier pre-K through grade 12 and postgraduate coeducational independent school — has empowered students to turn curiosity into purpose. Serving 530 students from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, Berwick pairs academic rigor with a deep commitment to wellness, character, and community. At Berwick, learning is active and interdisciplinary. Faculty mentor students through project- and place-based coursework, complemented by robust afternoon offerings in arts, robotics, and competitive athletics. From early childhood through high school, every child receives the individualized attention needed to thrive. For older students, a small residential program enhances campus culture, while exceptional college counseling ensures graduates step confidently into top-tier postsecondary pathways as civically engaged leaders.

Excellence and opportunity are central to Berwick’s mission. Financial aid makes a Berwick education achievable for families across a wide range of incomes. Extensive busing serves over a dozen communities, including stops in Massachusetts’ North Shore, New Hampshire’s Seacoast, and southern Maine. At Berwick, every student is known, challenged, and supported to reach their full potential. Learn more about affordability, bus routes, and the school’s Nov. 11 open house at berwickacademy.org, call 207-384-6300, or email [email protected].

Lawrence Academy

lacademy.edu | 978-448-1530

Lawrence Academy is an independent boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Groton, Mass. The school’s mission is rooted in recognizing students for who they are, inspiring them to take responsibility for who they want to become, supporting them as they learn, and empowering them to take action for the greater good.

Home to 400 boarding and day students, Lawrence Academy is known for its warm, welcoming, and compassionate community. Individualized learning and student empowerment are central to the Lawrence Academy experience and extend beyond the classroom to athletics, the arts, clubs, community service, leadership, and experiential learning opportunities, including the school’s signature Winterim program.

Skilled at teaching for understanding, Lawrence Academy faculty employ innovative, student-centered approaches that help each learner thrive. Through a personalized advisory program, students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their strengths, and pursue meaningful goals. For students seeking additional academic support, the school’s Learning Support program provides individualized strategies and coaching that help students with diverse learning profiles build confidence, strengthen skills, and achieve success.

Lawrence Academy is committed to helping students grow in knowledge, confidence, and empathy so they can lead purposeful lives and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the broader world. To learn more and register for admissions events, visit lawrenceacademy.info.

Shore Country Day School

shoreschool.org | 978-927-1700

Shore Country Day School is a pre-K (age 3) through grade 8 community where joyful learning forms the foundation for children’s intellectual and personal growth. Students take charge of their education as they discover who they are, both as individuals and as members of a broader community. They cultivate their authentic voices, explore their talents and passions, and act with generosity. Recess, physical education, and team sports are core to Shore’s program, and the school’s Community Code exemplifies a deep dedication to the well-being of each child.

Robust offerings in studio arts, music, drama, design, and engineering prepare students to thrive in a changing world that values agile thinking. Students engage in hands-on learning inside their classrooms, in a state-of-the-art Innovation Lab, and through the school’s renowned outdoor education and service-learning programs. Exceptionally well-prepared for secondary school, students leave Shore inspired for life. 

Shore, located in Beverly, Massachusetts, has bus routes throughout the North Shore. Lunch and a snack are provided daily. Before-school and after-school care is available. Attend the admissions open house on Nov. 7, 2026, or Jan. 10, 2027. To view the school’s upcoming events and register, visit shoreschool.org. Email [email protected] for more information or to schedule a tour.