About Bay Farm
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.
1972
Founded
165+
Students
15+
South Shore towns
40
Faculty and staff
9
Acre campus
60%
Montessori certified or in training
25%
Teaching here 10+ years
1 in 3
Families receive aid
Toddler House →
15 months to 2.9 years: 2, 3, or 5 days, half or full day
Children's House →
Preschool: 3 days (Monday–Wednesday) or 5 days, half or full day
Pre-K: 5 days, half or full day
Kindergarten: 5 days, full day
Elementary I →
Grades 1–3: 5 days, full day
Elementary II →
Grades 4–6: 5 days, full day
Our Academics
Bay Farm follows the Montessori educational model, combining core academics with specialist programs and a social-emotional curriculum at every level.
- â—ŹSpecialist programs in Agriculture, Art, Music & Movement, Science, Spanish, and P.E.
- â—ŹExperiential learning across the South Shore, including Duxbury Bay Maritime School and Plimoth Patuxet Museums
- â—Ź100 percent of faculty take part in professional development each year
How Our Students Compare
Bay Farm Elementary
MAP Growth 2025, national percentile
Public districts our families come from
MCAS Spring 2026, meeting or exceeding expectations
Language Arts
90th
48%
Math
76th
49%
Our Community
Families come to Bay Farm from more than 15 South Shore towns, and parents are true partners in their children's education.
- â—ŹAn active Montessori Parents' Association hosting community and parent-education events
- â—ŹFamily events throughout the year, including Welcome Day, BOOFest, the Holiday Festival, Special Persons' Day, and Field Day
- â—ŹRight-Fit Tuition makes Bay Farm possible for 1 in 3 families
Our Campus
Our nine-acre campus in Duxbury sits right off Route 3, exit 20, less than a mile from the bay.
- â—ŹPlaygrounds, sports fields, and outdoor learning environments
- â—ŹThe Performing Arts Great Room, and a new Library that opened in fall 2026
- â—ŹThree goats and Harmony the alpaca, a chicken coop, raised garden beds, and an apple orchard
Accreditation and Memberships
Accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE). Member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Montessori Schools of Massachusetts, Plymouth Area 4-H, and the Duxbury Community Collaborative.