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.
- Accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools, 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
- 200+ 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
- 46 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
- The Shop Design Space
- Performing Arts Great Room
- Animal Enclosure with three Nigerian dwarf goats (Dwight, Scruffy, Alfie) and two alpacas (Harmony and Anna)
- Chicken Coop with Chickens and egg collection
- Raised Garden Beds throughout campus for Agriculture integration
Life at Bay Farm
Elementary I says goodbye to Lilly
As we wind down the school year, it is with mixed emotions that ...
See Duxbury – Out to See Duxbury May 4
The Duxbury Community Collaborative is a collection of Duxbury ...
Envisioning a Bright Future Together, Bay Farm’s Spring Appeal
With the arrival of spring and the end of the school year ...
Events
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