Research Milton Academy private Schools in Boston, Massachusetts

“Terrific school for motivated kids who want to learn. Flexible curriculum to allow students to explore areas indepth. Alot of work, but the majority of students love their classes and seem to willingly put in the extra time. Faculty are truly interested in the students and care about them. Teaching is not directed at standardized tests. Place is very intense academically, but not competitive.”

“I know this review is supposed to be written by a parent, but I felt as a student entering Milton this coming September, and having toured the school two or three times, I may give you a basic idea of Milton Academy. It includes a rigorous academic life, that is balanced with extracurricular activities. The teachers I noticed were very supportive, and after sitting in three different classes, I determined that the teachers love for the students to question everything they see and to discuss it openly. Conversations are led by the students rather than the teachers. The campus is wonderful, similiar to that of a college. I come from Southfield School, also a wonderful school which I attended for nine years. I think Milton is perfect for the creative, the thinkers, the scientists, the writers, the muscians, the sculptors, the photographers, the mathematician, and anyone else. See Milton.”

“Both my daughters attended Milton as boarders, and I think it is the greatest school in the US. Milton staff don't know all the answers, but they're asking the right questions. Perfect blend of large day school and small boarding community. My daughters bonded with day girls and their families. Boston is perfect city for this age. Milton is not cloistered. When we first interviewed there, my husband asked an English teacher, 'why do you teach here?' and he replied, 'because the kids are so smart.' One of the college counselors later said to me, 'if you are smart and you are not lazy, Milton is a great place for you.' My daughters were not at the top of their classes at all, but they were certainly empowered and challenged by extraordinary minds. They are now very strong young women. There are many ways to succeed at Milton.”

“My son attended Milton Academy as a boarding student from 9-12 grades. It was an EXCELLENT school for him. Top notch teaching, almost any interest can be supported, very generous financial aid, interesting students, great facilities. Accesibility and availability make participation in activities user friendly. My only practical reservation (as the parent of a boarding student) is that, since the boarding population is smaller than the day population (and MANY boarders live nearby and therefore have parents nearby), the school could be MUCH more supportive of the boarding community e.g., shuttles to and from Logan airport during major vacations, opportunities for students to obtain things like toiletries at local shopping center (better yet, have tampons, toothpaste, soap, availalbe in the dorm), free use of washers and dryers, user friendly local field trips, AND more help arranging college visits for boarders. GREAT school.”