Beacon Hill Nursery School

74 Joy St Boston, MA 02114
www.bhns.net

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Beacon Hill Nursery School believes that all children are naturally eager to learn and that its primary mission is to nurture that innate curiosity as it develops into a lifelong love of learning.
  • Children who emerge from their earliest education experiences confident in themselves, empathetic towards others, and respectful of their surroundings will certainly become valuable contributors to their communities.
  • Recognizing that play is the vehicle for young children's learning, our teachers create environments that support and nurture children's curiosity, protect and respect their trust in the adults around them, and understand and utilize the learning opportunities that abound in a child's daily delight in life.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Pre-K enrollment dominates with 95 students, far above 10 in Kindergarten.
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
Mission is to create a nurturing community that instills a lifelong love of learning in its students.

Student Body

Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Tuition Notes
Toddlers:$13,610 Preschool:$26,445 Junior Kindergarten:$34,400
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School Notes

  • Beacon Hill Nursery School believes that all children are naturally eager to learn and that its primary mission is to nurture that innate curiosity as it develops into a lifelong love of learning. Children who emerge from their earliest education experiences confident in themselves, empathetic towards others, and respectful of their surroundings will certainly become valuable contributors to their communities. Recognizing that play is the vehicle for young children's learning, our teachers create environments that support and nurture children's curiosity, protect and respect their trust in the adults around them, and understand and utilize the learning opportunities that abound in a child's daily delight in life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Beacon Hill Nursery School?
The application deadline for Beacon Hill Nursery School is Jan. 15.
In what neighborhood is Beacon Hill Nursery School located?
Beacon Hill Nursery School is located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, MA. There are 3 other private schools located in Beacon Hill.

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The average private school tuition in Boston, MA is $33,408 for elementary schools and $40,913 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Boston, MA is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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