Inly School
An innovative, independent Montessori school on Boston's South Shore, Inly School inspires students to be creative thinkers and self-motivated, lifelong learners.
Our proven toddler, preschool, full-day kindergarten, elementary, and middle school programs are built on the 100-year-old Montessori tradition of deeply engaging students in intellectual work, while stretching their social/emotional resilience and capacity to mature into well-rounded people.
The curriculum goes beyond the national Common Core standards, and features robust experiential learning at every level.
World languages for all ages; and arts-rich, integrated rigorous academics prepare Inly students to be independent, forward-thinking global citizens who succeed at their choice of secondary schools-and in real life. For details on academics, arts, athletics, and outdoor classroom, visit www.inlyschool.org.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 288 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Top Rankings
Inly School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
School Calendar
View the Inly School yearly calendar below.
Student Body
Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
24 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes
tuition rates vary by level and can be accessed on our website in the admissions section
Admissions Director
Stephanie Allison
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Montessori Model United Nations
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Enrichment offered for K–8, Guitar Lessons, Inly Dance Company, Piano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Karate, Tennis Lessons
Montessori Model United Nations
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Enrichment offered for K–8, Guitar Lessons, Inly Dance Company, Piano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Karate, Tennis Lessons
School Notes
- Inly School uses a blend of Montessori curriculum and philosophy combined with educational best practices to teach core subjects, world languages, arts, athletics, and life skills.
- The Inly curriculum is hands-on, experiential, and exploratory. Students are taught to ask questions, seek knowledge, and pursue answers.
- Above all, they are given opportunities to have a voice and be leaders so they can self-confidently face new challenges in new settings.
- Teachers individualize the Inly curriculum to help each student work to his or her personal best. This means students can progress through the curriculum at their own pace-whether working above grade level in a particular subject, or taking the time to reinforce learning and skills in another subject.
- The curriculum is also highly integrated-teachers present lessons that draw on more than one subject to teach skills and concepts and deepen understanding.
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