Massachusetts Schools: S-Z
As you begin your search for the right school for your child, look at as many schools as you can. Make a list of all the schools which interest you. Once you have done that, you can begin to shorten the list and visit the schools which seem to be the best match.
The Sage School, Foxboro
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Sage School is a school for gifted children. Your child will need to achieve a score of at least 120 I.Q. on standardized intelligence tests such as Stanford-Binet or Wechsler (WISC IV or WPPSI-III) to get in.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Sage School is a school for gifted children. Your child will need to achieve a score of at least 120 I.Q. on standardized intelligence tests such as Stanford-Binet or Wechsler (WISC IV or WPPSI-III) to get in.
Saint Agnes School, Dalton
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Agnes School offers a traditional Catholic education. Its graduates attend high schools in the region.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Agnes School offers a traditional Catholic education. Its graduates attend high schools in the region.
Saint Augustine's School, Andover
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Augustine's School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers a traditional Catholic primary education feeding high schools in the area.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Augustine's School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers a traditional Catholic primary education feeding high schools in the area.
St. Catherine of Genoa Parish School, Somerville
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: St. Catherine of Genoa Parish School has served the Somerville area since 1930. The school is accredited by the NEASC.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: St. Catherine of Genoa Parish School has served the Somerville area since 1930. The school is accredited by the NEASC.
Saint John's Preparatory High School, Danvers
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Saint John's Preparatory High School is a prep school operated by the Xaverian Brothers. Rigorous academics combined with sports and extracurricular activities make for a first-rate educational experience.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Saint John's Preparatory High School is a prep school operated by the Xaverian Brothers. Rigorous academics combined with sports and extracurricular activities make for a first-rate educational experience.
Saint Joseph's Central High School, Pittsfield
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Joseph's Central High School offers a Virtual High School Program, Honors and AP courses as part of its academic program.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Joseph's Central High School offers a Virtual High School Program, Honors and AP courses as part of its academic program.
Saint Mark's School, Southborough
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: St. Mark's offers instruction featuring AP courses, honors courses, independent study, study abroad and term-away projects. 80% of St. Mark's students are boarders.
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: St. Mark's offers instruction featuring AP courses, honors courses, independent study, study abroad and term-away projects. 80% of St. Mark's students are boarders.
Saint Mary of the Hills, Milton
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments:
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments:
Saint Mary's School, Winchester
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Mary's School, Winchester offers a traditional Catholic education for elementary age children.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Mary's School, Winchester offers a traditional Catholic education for elementary age children.
Saint Michael School, Hudson
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, dayschool
Comments: Saint Michael School is in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. It offers a traditional primary grade education combined with Catholic teaching.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, dayschool
Comments: Saint Michael School is in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. It offers a traditional primary grade education combined with Catholic teaching.
Saint Michael School, Lowell
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Dominican Sisters founded Saint Michael Parish School in 1889. It offers traditional Catholic teaching.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Dominican Sisters founded Saint Michael Parish School in 1889. It offers traditional Catholic teaching.
Saint Michael School, North Andover
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Michael School is fully accredited by the New England Associations of Schools and Colleges. It offers a traditional Catholic education.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Michael School is fully accredited by the New England Associations of Schools and Colleges. It offers a traditional Catholic education.
Saint Pius V School, Lynn
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Pius V School has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges since 1995. It offers traditional Catholic teaching.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Pius V School has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges since 1995. It offers traditional Catholic teaching.
Saint Sebastian School, Needham
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Saint Sebastian Schools has been educating young men since 1941 when it was founded by the Archbishop of Boston. The school offers rigorous academics and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Saint Sebastian Schools has been educating young men since 1941 when it was founded by the Archbishop of Boston. The school offers rigorous academics and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Saint Stanislaus School, Chicopee
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Stanislaus School offers a Catholic education in the Franciscan tradition. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Stanislaus School offers a Catholic education in the Franciscan tradition. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Saint Theresa School, West Roxbury
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Theresa School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers a traditional Catholic education for primary and middle school students.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Theresa School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers a traditional Catholic education for primary and middle school students.
Shady Hill School, Cambridge
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school.
Comments: Shady Hill School is known for its unique approach to teaching. A teaching approach called "Central Subject" is the hallmark of a Shady Hill education.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school.
Comments: Shady Hill School is known for its unique approach to teaching. A teaching approach called "Central Subject" is the hallmark of a Shady Hill education.
Shore Country Day School, Beverly
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Shore Country Day School has small classes, superb facilities and gifted teachers. The school sends its graduates to the finest prep schools in the region.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Shore Country Day School has small classes, superb facilities and gifted teachers. The school sends its graduates to the finest prep schools in the region.
Smith College Campus School, Northampton
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Smith College Campus School is the lab school for the Department of Education and Child Study at Smith College. It was founded in 1926.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Smith College Campus School is the lab school for the Department of Education and Child Study at Smith College. It was founded in 1926.
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston, Newton
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston operates 2 campuses in Newton. The school serves 500 students and was founded in 1961.
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston operates 2 campuses in Newton. The school serves 500 students and was founded in 1961.
South Area Solomon Schecter Day School, Stoughton
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: South Area Solomon Schecter Day School teaches young people about their faith within the teachings and traditions of the Conservative movement.
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: South Area Solomon Schecter Day School teaches young people about their faith within the teachings and traditions of the Conservative movement.
Southfield School, Brookline
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Southfield School is now part of Dexter-Southfield School. The two schools educate boys and girls separately but use the same staff and many of the same facilities.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Southfield School is now part of Dexter-Southfield School. The two schools educate boys and girls separately but use the same staff and many of the same facilities.
Sparhawk School, Amesbury
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Sparhawk School has been offering a different, thematic approach to education since 1994. The school is small and supports students with mild learning differences.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Sparhawk School has been offering a different, thematic approach to education since 1994. The school is small and supports students with mild learning differences.
Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Greenfield
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-PG
School Type: Girls, boarding/Day school
Comments: Stoneleigh-Burnham has been educating girls since 1869. The school offers a full college preparatory curriculum, strong sports including riding with a small, family feel to it.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-PG
School Type: Girls, boarding/Day school
Comments: Stoneleigh-Burnham has been educating girls since 1869. The school offers a full college preparatory curriculum, strong sports including riding with a small, family feel to it.
Stoneridge Children's Montessori School, Beverly
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Stoneridge Children's Montessori School offers a full Montessori program to children through 8th grade. All teachers are Montessori trained and certified.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Stoneridge Children's Montessori School offers a full Montessori program to children through 8th grade. All teachers are Montessori trained and certified.
Sudbury Valley School, Framingham
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Sudbury Valley School is not a conventional school. Since 1968 Sudbury Valley School has encouraged its students to explore what they want to learn when they want to learn it.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Sudbury Valley School is not a conventional school. Since 1968 Sudbury Valley School has encouraged its students to explore what they want to learn when they want to learn it.
The Summit Montessori School, Framingham
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day
Comments: Summit Montessori School offers a traditional Montessori program for students up to 6th grade. Summit graduates move on to the best middle and high schools in the area.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day
Comments: Summit Montessori School offers a traditional Montessori program for students up to 6th grade. Summit graduates move on to the best middle and high schools in the area.
Tabor Academy, Marion
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Tabor Academy is a small boarding school which was founded in 1876. 70% of its students board. Tabor offers 14 AP courses including German and psychology.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Tabor Academy is a small boarding school which was founded in 1876. 70% of its students board. Tabor offers 14 AP courses including German and psychology.
Tenacre Country Day School, Wellesley
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Tenacre Country Day School is a small elementary school where solid academic foundations are laid. Tenacre graduates move on to the best middle and high schools in the region and beyond.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Tenacre Country Day School is a small elementary school where solid academic foundations are laid. Tenacre graduates move on to the best middle and high schools in the region and beyond.
Thayer Academy, Braintree
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Thayer Academy was established with a bequest from General Sylvanus Thayer. Thayer was the Father of the U.S. Military Academy and founder of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College. The school which bears his name offers strong academics, sports and extracurricular activities.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Thayer Academy was established with a bequest from General Sylvanus Thayer. Thayer was the Father of the U.S. Military Academy and founder of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College. The school which bears his name offers strong academics, sports and extracurricular activities.
The Tobin School, Natick
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-4
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Tobin School actually consist of 4 programs dedicated to educating elementary school age children. The schools have small classes with teacher-directed learning.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-4
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Tobin School actually consist of 4 programs dedicated to educating elementary school age children. The schools have small classes with teacher-directed learning.
Torah Academy, Brookline
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school.
Comments: Torah Academy offers single gender classes from 2nd grade onwards. This is a Jewish school in the orthodox tradition.
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school.
Comments: Torah Academy offers single gender classes from 2nd grade onwards. This is a Jewish school in the orthodox tradition.
Touchstone Community School, Grafton
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Touchstone Community School is a progressive school founded in 1984. Children are encouraged to be active learners.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Touchstone Community School is a progressive school founded in 1984. Children are encouraged to be active learners.
Tower School, Marblehead
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Tower School is a small school serving elementary and middle school age children. The school offers solid academics laying the foundations for college prep work in high school.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Tower School is a small school serving elementary and middle school age children. The school offers solid academics laying the foundations for college prep work in high school.
Trinity Catholic High School, Newton
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Trinity Catholic High School offers college prep, honors and advanced placement courses. The school serves the Newton area with traditional Catholic values and teaching.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Trinity Catholic High School offers college prep, honors and advanced placement courses. The school serves the Newton area with traditional Catholic values and teaching.
Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay, Belmont
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay offers a curriculum which follows the Steiner method used in Waldorf schools all over the world. Graduates matriculate to fine schools everywhere.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay offers a curriculum which follows the Steiner method used in Waldorf schools all over the world. Graduates matriculate to fine schools everywhere.
The Waldorf School, Lexington
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school [br Comments: The Waldorf School offers instruction according to the Steiner method. It serves elementary and middle school aged children.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school [br Comments: The Waldorf School offers instruction according to the Steiner method. It serves elementary and middle school aged children.
Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Natick
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian Grades: 9-12 School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school Comments: Walnut Hill School for the Arts is affiliated with the prestigious New England Conservatory. It seeks talented, passionate students who are exposed to some of the finest musicians and artists in the world.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian Grades: 9-12 School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school Comments: Walnut Hill School for the Arts is affiliated with the prestigious New England Conservatory. It seeks talented, passionate students who are exposed to some of the finest musicians and artists in the world.
Whitinsville Christian School, Whitinsville
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Whitinsville Christian School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It serves the area south of Worcester with a curriculum centered on Christian values and beliefs.
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Whitinsville Christian School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It serves the area south of Worcester with a curriculum centered on Christian values and beliefs.
The Williston Northampton School, Easthampton
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: The Williston Northampton School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Sports and extracurricular activities are extensive and an inetgral part of the school's program.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: The Williston Northampton School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Sports and extracurricular activities are extensive and an inetgral part of the school's program.
The Winsor School, Boston
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 5-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: The Winsor School is one of the country's selective schools. Only 16% of applicants were accepted in 2008. The school offers rigorous academics, a wide array of extracurricular activities and extensive sports.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 5-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: The Winsor School is one of the country's selective schools. Only 16% of applicants were accepted in 2008. The school offers rigorous academics, a wide array of extracurricular activities and extensive sports.
The Woodward School, Quincy
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: The Woodward School originally educated only Quincy-born girls. Since 1969 it has welcomed girls from everywhere. It is a leader in educating young women for serious college academics.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: The Woodward School originally educated only Quincy-born girls. Since 1969 it has welcomed girls from everywhere. It is a leader in educating young women for serious college academics.
Worcester Academy, Worcester
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Worcester Academy was established in 1834. It offers a strong college prep program with over 15 AP courses. About 30% of Worcester students board.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Worcester Academy was established in 1834. It offers a strong college prep program with over 15 AP courses. About 30% of Worcester students board.