Middle

Finding an middle school can be challenging and requires a good amount of research and legwork. There are many great schools in the Boston area, but matching them to your child's unique circumstances can take time and effort. Here are some common-sense pointers for finding the right school for you:

Quality of Teachers
Look for middle schools with well-trained and experienced teachers. Observing how teachers interact with children can give you insight into their teaching style and approach.

Safe and Stimulating Environment
Make sure that the school provides a safe, clean, and stimulating environment conducive to learning and exploration. Check for age-appropriate toys, books, and materials that encourage creativity and curiosity.

Curriculum and Approach
Consider the school's curriculum and teaching approach. Look for a program that emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and hands-on activities that support cognitive growth.

Physical Facilities and Outdoor Space
Check the school's physical facilities and outdoor play areas. Adequate indoor space for activities and outdoor play areas with age-appropriate equipment are essential for children's physical development and gross motor skills.

Class Size and Teacher-Student Rati
Opt for schools with small class sizes and low teacher-student ratios, as this allows for more individualized attention and support for each child.

Featured - Top Middle Schools

Lesley Ellis School

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Cambridge Friends School

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Roxbury Latin School

Roxbury Latin School is one of the oldest and most respected private boy's schools in…
Xaverian Brothers High School

Xaverian Brothers High School is a Catholic college prep school for boys between 7th and…
Nativity Preparatory School

Nativity Preparatory School is a small accredited middle school located in Jamaica Plain,MA. It is…
Ursuline Academy

Ursuline Academy is an independent Catholic school for young women in grades 7-12. The school…
Winsor School

Winsor is an independent day school for academically promising and motivated girls in grades 5–12.…
Columbkille Partnership School

Saint Columbkille Partnership School is a pre-K through eighth grade Catholic school located in the…
Belmont Hill School Review

Belmont Hill is a prestigious boy's school located in Belmont and offering middle and high…
Shady Hill School

Shady Hill School is an independent, coeducational day school in Cambridge, MA. Founded in 1915,…
Buckingham Browne & Nichols…

Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BB&N) is a highly respected day school in Cambridge for pre-K…
Cathedral High School

Cathedral High School is an urban, multicultural Catholic, college preparatory school in Boston’s historic South…

Private Middle Schools in the Boston Area

Link	Name	Type	Tuition	Academics	Size	Grades	Town
	Plumfield Academy	Christian				1-9	Danvers
	Nativity Preparatory School	Catholic				4-8	Jamaica Plain
	St Pauls Choir School	Catholic				4-8	Cambridge
	The Fenn School	Independent				4-9	Concord
	Hillside School	Independent				4-9	Marlborough
	Epiphany School	Independent				5-8	Dorchester Center
	Esperanza Academy	Independent				5-8	Lawrence
	The Accord School	Alternative		-		6-12	Norwell
	Austin Preparatory School	Catholic				6-12	Reading
	Montrose School	Catholic				6-12	Medfield
	St Marys High School	Catholic				6-12	Lynn
	Boston Trinity Academy	Christian				6-12	Boston
	Lexington Christian Academy	Christian				6-12	Lexington
	The Tremont School	Independent		-		6-12	Lexington
	Beaver Country Day School	Independent				6-12	Chestnut Hill
	Meridian Academy	Independent				6-12	Jamaica Plain
	The Rivers School	Independent				6-12	Weston
	Thayer Academy	Independent				6-12	Braintree
	The Woodward School	Independent				6-12	Quincy
	Waring School	Independent				6-12	Beverly
	St Johns Preparatory School	Indpendent				6-12	Danvers
	Al-noor Academy	Islamic				6-12	Mansfield
	Belmont Hill School	Independent				7-12	Belmont
	Jackson Walnut Park	Catholic				K-6	Newton
	Birches School	Independent				K-7	Lincoln
	The Phoenix School	Independent				K-8	Salem
	The Rashi School	Jewish				K-8	Dedham
	Veritas Christian Academy	Christian				K-8	Wayland
	Abundant Life Christian School	Christian				K-8	Wilmington
	Samuel Fuller School	Christian				K-8	Middleboro
	Jewish Community Day School	Jewish				K-8	Watertown
	Acera School	Independent				K-8	Winchester
	Torah Academy	Jewish				preK-11	Brookline
	Islamic Academy Of New England	Islamic	-			preK-12	Sharon
	St Michael Elementary School	Catholic				preK-8	North Andover
	Sacred Hearts School	Catholic				preK-8	Bradford
	Lawrence Catholic Academy	Catholic				preK-8	Lawrence
	St Bernadette Elementary School	Catholic				preK-8	Northborough
	St Augustine Elementary School	Catholic				preK-8	Andover
	St Columbkille Partnership School	Catholic				preK-8	Brighton
	St John Paul Ii Catholic Academy- Neponset Campus	Catholic				preK-8	Dorchester
	St Catherine Of Siena School	Catholic				preK-8	Norwood
	St John The Baptist School	Catholic				preK-8	Peabody
	Blessed Sacrament School	Catholic				preK-8	East Walpole
	St Raphael School	Catholic				preK-8	Medford
	Cheverus Catholic School	Catholic				preK-8	Malden
	Quincy Catholic Academy	Catholic				preK-8	Quincy
	Trinity Catholic Academy	Catholic				preK-8	Brockton
	Our Lady Of Assumption School	Catholic				preK-8	Lynnfield
	Ste Jeanne D'arc Elementary School	Catholic				preK-8	Lowell
	St John Paul Ii Catholic Academy	Catholic				preK-8	Dorchester Center
	St John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp	Catholic				preK-8	Dorchester
	St Agatha School	Catholic				preK-8	Milton
	Immaculate Conception School	Catholic				preK-8	Lowell
	St Anthony School	Catholic				preK-8	Everett
	St Patrick Elementary School	Catholic				preK-8	Stoneham
	St Pius V School	Catholic				preK-8	Lynn
	St Mary Of The Hills School	Catholic				preK-8	Milton
	St John School	Catholic				preK-8	Boston
	St Catherine Of Genoa School	Catholic				preK-8	Somerville
	St Francis Xavier School	Catholic				preK-8	South Weymouth
	St Mary's School	Catholic				preK-8	Melrose
	St Agnes School	Catholic				preK-8	Arlington
	Immaculate Conception School	Catholic				preK-8	Newburyport
	St Monica School	Catholic				preK-8	Methuen
	St Joseph Elementary School	Catholic				preK-8	Holbrook
	The Saints Academy	Catholic				preK-8	Beverly
	Sacred Heart Elementary School	Catholic				preK-8	Weymouth
	St Charles School	Catholic				preK-8	Woburn
	St John The Evangelist School	Catholic				preK-8	Canton
	St Mary Of The Assumption Elementary School	Catholic				preK-8	Brookline
	St Peter School	Catholic				preK-8	Cambridge
	Immaculate Conception	Catholic				preK-8	Revere
	St Bridget School	Catholic				preK-8	Abington
	St Joseph School	Catholic				preK-8	Wakefield
	East Boston Central Catholic School	Catholic				preK-8	East Boston
	St Mary's Catholic School	Catholic				preK-8	Mansfield
	St Paul Elementary School	Catholic				preK-8	Hingham
	St Patrick School & Education Center	Catholic				preK-8	Lowell
	Greater Boston Academy	Christian				preK-8	Stoneham
	Community Christian Academy	Christian				preK-8	Lowell
	First Baptist Christian School	Christian				preK-8	Weymouth
	North Shore Christian	Christian				preK-8	Lynn
	Berea Sda Academy	Christian	-			preK-8	Mattapan
	Brockton Area Sda Academy	Christian	-	-		preK-8	Brockton
	The Imago School Association I	Christian				preK-8	Maynard
	Mullein Hill Christian Academy	Christian	-			preK-8	Lakeville
	Hope Christian School	Christian				preK-8	Hanson
	St Herman Of Alaska Christian School	Christian				preK-8	Allston
	The Park School	Independent				preK-8	Brookline
	Shady Hill School	Independent				preK-8	Cambridge
	Brookwood School	Independent				preK-8	Manchester
	Dedham Country Day School	Independent				preK-8	Dedham
	Meadowbrook School Of Weston	Independent				preK-8	Weston
	Nashoba Brooks School	Independent				preK-8	Concord
	Belmont Day School	Independent				preK-8	Belmont
	Tower School	Independent				preK-8	Marblehead
	Waldorf School Of Lexington	Independent				preK-8	Lexington
	Lesley Ellis School	Independent				preK-8	Arlington
	Charles River School	Independent				preK-8	Dover
	Atrium School	Independent				preK-8	Watertown
	Delphi Academy	Independent				preK-8	Milton
	Odyssey Day School	Independent				preK-8	Wakefield
	The Islamic Academy For Peace	Islamic	-			preK-8	Methuen
	Malik Academy	Islamic	-	-		preK-8	Roxbury Crossing
	Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool	Islamic	-	-		preK-8	Cambridge
	New England Hebrew Academy	Jewish				preK-8	Brookline
	Metro West Jewish Day School	Jewish				preK-8	Framingham
	Riverbend School	Montessori		-		preK-8	Natick
	Woodside Montessori Academy	Montessori		-		preK-8	Millis
	Andover School Of Montessori	Montessori		-		preK-8	Andover
	Bay Farm Montessori Academy	Montessori		-		preK-8	Duxbury
	Inly School	Montessori		-		preK-8	Scituate
	Lexington Montessori School	Montessori		-		preK-8	Lexington
	Thacher Montessori School	Montessori		-		preK-8	Milton
	Cambridge Friends School	Quaker				preK-8	Cambridge
	The Sage School	Independent				preK-8	Foxboro
	Waldorf School At Moraine Farm	Independent				preK-8	Beverly
	Oak Meadow School	Homeschool	-	-		preK-8	Littleton
	The Fessenden School	Independent				preK-9	West Newton
	Fay School	Independent				preK-9	Southborough
	The Pike School	Independent				preK-9	Andover
	Shore Country Day School	Independent				preK-9	Beverly
	Dana Hall School	Independent				5-12	Wellesley
	Fay School	Independent				K-9	Southborough
	Milton Academy	Independent				K-12	Milton
	Sacred Hearts STEM School	Catholic				preK-8	Roslindale