Curious minds. Kind hearts.

Brookline Day School is a coeducational independent school for 640 students, where small classes, devoted teachers and a 22-acre campus help every child find their voice.

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9:1 student–teacher ratio

640 students in grades K–12

Three divisions

One school, every stage

01
Lower School · K–5
Play-based inquiry, daily outdoor time, Spanish from kindergarten and a reading specialist in every grade.
Lower School
02
Middle School · 6–8
Advisory groups of eight, hands-on STEM labs, and a first taste of leadership in student council.
Middle School
03
Upper School · 9–12
24 AP and honors courses, independent research, and college counseling that starts in 9th grade.
Upper School

16
average class size
100%
college acceptance
42
clubs & ensembles
28
interscholastic teams

22acre campus

A day at BDS

Learning that moves

Mornings start with community meeting, afternoons end in the studio, on the field or in the robotics lab. Every student has an advisor who knows them well.

Morning meeting and advisory
Project blocks with field work around Boston
Arts, athletics or clubs every afternoon
Late bus and supervised study until 5:30 p.m.

See the daily schedule

Sample week

Grade 5 timetable

Grade 5 · Section A

Grade 5 · A

Grade 5 · Section A
Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00 am8:15 am	Morning MeetingMs. RiveraRoom 112	Morning MeetingMs. RiveraRoom 112	Morning MeetingMs. RiveraRoom 112	Morning MeetingMs. RiveraRoom 112	Morning MeetingMs. RiveraRoom 112
8:15 am9:05 am	MathematicsMs. RiveraRoom 112	ScienceMr. ChenRoom Lab 2	MathematicsMs. RiveraRoom 112	ScienceMr. ChenRoom Lab 2	MathematicsMs. RiveraRoom 112
9:10 am10:00 am	English Language ArtsMs. RiveraRoom 112	English Language ArtsMs. RiveraRoom 112	English Language ArtsMs. RiveraRoom 112	English Language ArtsMs. RiveraRoom 112	English Language ArtsMs. RiveraRoom 112
10:15 am11:05 am	Social StudiesMr. OkaforRoom 115	MathematicsMs. RiveraRoom 112	Social StudiesMr. OkaforRoom 115	MathematicsMs. RiveraRoom 112	LibraryMrs. WalshRoom Library
11:10 am11:50 am	Lunch & RecessStaffRoom Cafeteria	Lunch & RecessStaffRoom Cafeteria	Lunch & RecessStaffRoom Cafeteria	Lunch & RecessStaffRoom Cafeteria	Lunch & RecessStaffRoom Cafeteria
12:00 pm12:50 pm	ScienceMr. ChenRoom Lab 2	ArtMs. PatelRoom Art Studio	ScienceMr. ChenRoom Lab 2	MusicMr. BrooksRoom Music Room	ScienceMr. ChenRoom Lab 2
12:55 pm1:45 pm	Reading WorkshopMs. RiveraRoom 112	Reading WorkshopMs. RiveraRoom 112	Reading WorkshopMs. RiveraRoom 112	Reading WorkshopMs. RiveraRoom 112	Reading WorkshopMs. RiveraRoom 112
1:50 pm2:40 pm	Physical EducationCoach DanielsRoom Gym	SpanishSra. MoralesRoom 118	Physical EducationCoach DanielsRoom Gym	SpanishSra. MoralesRoom 118	Social StudiesMr. OkaforRoom 115

For families

This month at BDS

Picture day · Oct 22
Lower and Middle School portraits in the Commons. Retakes November 12.
Early dismissal · Oct 31
Classes end at 12:15 p.m. for faculty professional development.
Fall musical · Nov 14–16
The Upper School presents “Into the Woods.” Tickets on the parent portal.
Food drive · all month
Grade 4 collects for the Brookline Food Pantry — bins at every entrance.

Beyond the classroom

Arts, athletics & service

School year

Key dates

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12Indigenous Peoples’ Day — no classes

In October

Oct12
HolidaysMondayFall 2026
Indigenous Peoples’ Day — no classes
University closed; Monday classes meet Tuesday, October 13.
.ics

AcademicTermsHolidaysExamsDeadlinesEvents

Tuition 2026–27

Tuition & financial aid

38% of families receive need-based aid; the average grant covers 52% of tuition.

Item	Tuition	Average aid
Kindergarten – Grade 5includes lunch	$38,900	$19,600
Grades 6 – 8includes laptop	$44,200	$22,100
Grades 9 – 12includes trips	$49,800	$25,400

Sibling discount 10%. Monthly payment plans available.

Families say

Why we chose BDS

Our daughter was shy in public school. Here, her teachers saw her — now she leads the debate team.
Jennifer & Mark EllisParents, Grades 4 and 9
The advisory program is the secret. Someone checks in on my son every single day.
David ChenParent, Grade 7
I arrived in 6th grade and left with friends for life and a spot at Brown.
Amara OkaforClass of 2025
The robotics team gave our twins a reason to stay after school every day.
Lisa HoffmanParent, Grade 10