Phillips Brooks School

We have been at PBS for four years -- We truly love this school and feel grateful to have found the community. In short, the families are kind and welcoming; the teachers truly see and support each child; classrooms are focused on intrinsic love of learning and building confidence and social skills alongside academics; the parent community is so strong and active; and the administration knows every family. My kids love going to school every day; they come home bursting to tell me what they're working on in their class, and watching my two ssons'strong & kind friendships, love of learning, confidence, and joy going to school every day is everything we could ask for. If you want a fully enriching and well-rounded experience, with an active community of support around your child, consider PBS.

Our family has been with PBS for nearly a decade now, and cannot imagine a more thoughtfully curated and joyous experience for our young children and family. As any school does, PBS has evolved, and we' 've seen the immense respect and care they've put towards the community and students over the years. We chose this school because of their deep focus on a child-centered approach, backed by research and years of understanding and practicing as educators for this demographic. The teachers at PBS foster warmth, honesty, and structure for our kids. They know how to balance academic curriculum with the needs of a child at a moment's notice, and with every intention, do their best to meet students where they are and help them get to where they want to be. We have been impressed in recent years with their commitment to reflection and being nimble, creating an environment that feels relevant, deliberate, and with the resources of a top independent school. Our children are happy to go to school every day, remark that they feel heard and seen while at school, and are excited to share about their day at home afterwards. We are so thankful for the partnership of the school and see directly through the eyes of our children how thoughtful, curious, and confidentthey'vee become. We are so grateful for this community of educators and families!

We are starting our 5th year at PBS and it just keeps getting better! Our daughter started at 3yo in the ELC and was literally counting down the days until school resumed this Fall, she couldn''t wait! PBS is a truly magical place that truly understands children''s need developmentally and is impressively thoughtful and intentional in all that they do. PBS as a magical place where kids are genuinely known, seen, celebrated, supported, and loved. I feel so to be a part of this warm, active, and engaged community!

Moving from out of state in 2024 was a big transition for me and my daughter. Phillips Brooks School welcomed us with warmth and care. From the very beginning, my daughter felt known-every adult on campus, that is all teachers and administration, greets her by name. She truly feels like she belongs here. The school's child-centered culture has given her the space to grow emotionally, build confidence, and develop a real love of learning. As a parent, I've also found a supportive community that makes us both feel at home.

As a parent of both a third grader and a first grader who have been at Phillips Brooks School since their time in the Early Learning Center, I can honestly say that this community has been one of the greatest gifts to our family. From day one, PBS has delivered not just an outstanding education but a deeply thoughtful, emotionally intelligent, and joy-filled experience that continues to exceed our highest hopes. The academics are top-tier—our children are thriving in reading, math, writing, and STEAM—but it's the way they're learning that makes the difference. They're engaged, curious, confident, and challenged in all the right ways. Every lesson feels connected to the real world, and the school has a way of inspiring a genuine love of learning that you can see in their eyes when they come home. The teachers at PBS are absolutely extraordinary. Each one seems to possess this magical mix of intellectual depth, emotional warmth, and seemingly infinite patience. They know our kids as whole people—their strengths, quirks, needs, and passions—and they tailor the experience accordingly. Whether it's helping our first grader work through early reading challenges or pushing our third grader to explore big ideas in project-based learning, the level of personalized attention is simply unmatched. We've also felt a remarkable spirit of partnership every step of the way. When a challenge arises, whether academic or social, the team is thoughtful, communicative, and always focused on what's best for the child. It never feels transactional—it feels like a genuine relationship. The school's commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just talk—it's real, and it's meaningful. Our children are growing up in a community where they are learning to see and value difference, speak with empathy, and show courage. The culture here is one of kindness, mutual respect, and deep intentionality. PBS doesn't just build good students—it helps shape good human beings. And the sense of safety, both physical and emotional, is palpable. I trust this school completely. Outside the classroom, the enrichment opportunities are just as thoughtful. Our kids have had the chance to participate in art, music, movement, after-school clubs, and more. Whether it's a coding club, science exploration, or collaborative art projects, the school ensures that every child can find something that speaks to their spirit. In short, PBS has become a cornerstone of our family's life. The communication from the school is world-class—we feel informed, included, and part of something truly special. We are endlessly grateful for this community, and we cannot imagine a better environment for our children to grow, learn, and thrive.

PBS is a gem of a school, and we feel so fortunatethat our kids go there. The community is warm, close-knit, and welcoming -- from my son's first day at preschool, every teacher and administrator we met (or even just saw on campus!) wanted to know his name and learn about things that were important to him. And then the next day at dropoff, they remembered it all -- I don't know how they make every child feel seen and special, but they do. The academics are excellent, but what sets PBS apart in my mind are the focus on SEL, the deep care faculty and staff have for every child as a whole person, and the emphasis they place on child-centered and child-led learning. At PBS, my kids aren't just learning math and literac;, they're learning how to understand themselves and others, to love learning, to be engaged citizens, and to act with kindness and integrity.

Coming to the end of my 9th year as a PBS parent, and I love this school and our lovely community. We have a very supportive and loving community of administrators, teachers, parents and kids.

We've been at PBS for 6 years and I have fallen more and more in love with the school every year. Is it perfect in every way? No. Are they walkways trying to better themselves for the sake of the students? Yes. I am confident that my children will be able to have their pick of middle schools that are right for them when that time comes. I already know my kids will always have a large community of friends and adults who will love and look after them and their future success. It's been a privilege to have my kids attend PBS.

It can be difficult to see how exceptional a school is until you have spent a couple of years in its community. This is a very nurturing environment for children where social-emotional learning is integrated seamlessly with academic rigor. In just two short years, my child has changed from tentative to confident and polished. He is fearless and even has fun public speaking in front of the whole school, and like all the children, he is known and appreciated by the whole community.

PBS is a wonderful school that fosters a strong social emotional curriculum along with a deep rooted focus on academics. Our children have shown strong empathy, kindness and curiosity within our community and we couldn't be more proud. The faculty and staff are wonderful- they each go out of their way to ensure strong partnership with each family! We love the school and highly recommend it to others.

I have two children in PBS, we are on our third year. Our youngest started in Pre-k and they truly did prepare her for Kinder and beyond (currently in 1st). All the teachers communicate and work together to make sure that each child is placed with the most suitable class the next year. They have specialists who are quick to provide any necessary resources your child might need. Both of my children have displayed an enormous leap in their confidence in speaking up, in developing friendships. It is so amazing to see how my children are truly cared for. My daughter still sees her previous teachers and gets excited to see them. We're really grateful to be a part of this community.

We are so lucky to be a part of this incredibly warm, welcoming, and down-to-earth school community! This is our second year at PBS; our daughter started in pre-school last year and is now in pre-K. She is so excited to go to school every morning and is disappointed that she can't go on the weekend! The campus comes alive with students' joy as they arrive at school each morning and it is a pleasure knowing she is spending her day surrounded by caring, loving, and engaged teachers who truly know my child. SEL is thoroughly integrated throughout the curriculum and they truly "walk the walk." PBS students are genuinely kind and caring humans who love learning. What more could any parent ask for?!