Commonwealth School

At Commonwealth, a coeducational day school of 163 students, we look for inquisitive, creative students who push themselves in pursuit of their interests: purifying DNA; reading the epics of Homer; shooting and developing photos on film—wherever curiosity leads. Within—and beyond—the walls of our two brownstones, students explore nuanced ideas about the world around them.

As a small school with small classes, Commonwealth fosters close, trusting relationships between students and their advisors, teachers, and classmates. Daily all-school gatherings, weekly one-on-one advisory meetings, and unique annual traditions help create a strong community in which students feel both challenged and understood.

From our base in the heart of the Back Bay, students take advantage of Boston: they conduct original research at the Boston Public Library and Athenaeum; train for cross-country races along the Esplanade; engage with a bevy of notable thinkers during Thursday assemblies; and seek out internships with local scholars, artists, scientists, and politicians. The city is our campus, and we make the most of everything that it has to offer.

By bringing together bright young people and teachers passionate about their subjects, we kindle an energy that opens and unfolds minds. A love of learning, the ability to think deeply, individualism—all are cultivated here. Visit commschool.org to learn more.