At A Glance

Our Mission

We work together to cultivate a vibrant Montessori learning community where children are inspired to grow with joy, purpose, and compassion. Through the wonder of direct exploration, the satisfaction of engaged learning, and the integration of visual and performing arts, Bay Farm Montessori Academy students develop the skills and sense of responsibility to be confident learners, eager to understand themselves and their world.

About Our School

Independent, co-educational Montessori day school founded in 1972
Toddler (12 months) through Grade 6
Located in Duxbury, MA, right off Route 3, exit 20, and less than a mile from the bay.
Bay Farm Montessori Academy is a proud member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the leading voice for independent schools.
Accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Association of Independent Schools of New England.
Member of the Montessori Schools of Massachusetts, Plymouth Area 4-H, and the Duxbury Community Collaborative.

About Our Community

165+ students enrolled.
Parents play a crucial role as partners in their children’s education.
Families come to Bay Farm from 20+ South Shore towns.
Active MPA hosts community-building activities and parent-education discussions.
Community events for the entire family throughout the year, such as BOO Fest, Holiday Festival, and Festival on the Farm.
1 in 5 families receives some degree of financial support.

About Our Faculty

40 full-time faculty members
60 percent are Montessori certified or currently in training
More than 25 percent have taught at Bay Farm for over ten years.
100 percent participate in professional development each year

About Our Academics

Montessori Educational Model
Integrated learning – core academics combined with specialist programs; Agriculture, Shop, Music, Drama, PE, Spanish, Reading Round-Up
Social-Emotional Curriculum
Experiential education – trips and hands-on learning within the South Shore community (Duxbury Bay Martime School, Thompson Island)

About Our Campus and Facilities

9 acres of outdoor play space, playgrounds, and sports fields, including outdoor learning environments
Performing Arts Great Room
Animal Enclosure with three Nigerian dwarf goats (Dwight, Scruffy, Alfie) and one alpaca (Harmony)
Chicken Coop with Chickens and egg collection
Raised Garden Beds throughout campus for Agriculture integration