The Field School
- Grades
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6–12
- Progressive
- College Prep
- Non-Denominational
- Day
Who we are
About The Field School
Founded in 1972, The Field School was established by our founder, Elizabeth Ely, to provide students with an inquiry-based curriculum encompassing organized "fields'' of knowledge—taught in an environment that stresses dialogue, analytic thinking, and larger lessons of how young people grow to become generous, responsible, and self-knowing adults. Today, we continue this trajectory with a pedagogy that is relevant, engaging, meaningful, and joyful.
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394 Students, Grades 6-12
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39% of Students identify as students of color
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72% of Faculty hold Advanced Degrees
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Average tenure of Faculty is 16 years
The Field School Mission
Students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.
Deep Purposeful Learning
The Field academic program begins with the end in mind: our ambitious goals for students and essential questions for each of our disciplines.
At Field, academic rigor means students investigate complex ideas, collaborate, solve problems, reflect, and revise. Students build strong foundations within the disciplines while learning to ask thoughtful questions, make connections, and apply what they know in new contexts. Through interdisciplinary learning, projects, and authentic experiences, students develop the knowledge, skills, and independence empowered to take action.