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Second graders enjoy a birding adventure in the woods surrounding campus
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Fourth graders perform their class play
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a community of inspiring,
bold, and remarkable
learners and leaders

Belmont Day is an all-gender, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade independent day school, where your child will be held to high standards in a supportive, nurturing environment. Through a hands-on, innovative curriculum integrated with the outdoors, students develop their voice and grow into confident communicators and leaders, well prepared for high school and life.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Welcoming new challenges, adventures, and growth
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Belmont Day Quick Facts

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students in our all-gender pre-kindergarten to eighth grade day school community

6:1

student-teacher ratio

10

miles from Boston in Belmont, Massachusetts

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acres of conservation land surround our beautiful campus

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core values are shared and practiced

40%

of students identify as students of color

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Seven Tips for Great Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 23, 2026

While much has changed and evolved since Belmont Day School opened its doors in 1927, one constant is that the home-school partnership remains an integral part of each child’s educational journey. Our school was founded by parents who were invested and committed to bettering their children’s education, and we continue to value the contributions and […]

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By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head |

October 23, 2026

While much has changed and evolved since Belmont Day School opened its doors in 1927, one constant is that the home-school partnership remains an integral part of each child’s educational journey. Our school was founded by parents who were invested…

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Athletics Update: Teamwork, Leadership Take Teams to New Heights

BDS October 23, 2026

The excitement continues to build around Belmont Day athletics as our teams put together another terrific week of competition, highlighted by impressive victories, hard-fought games, and outstanding individual performances. With the fall season moving quickly, our student-athletes continue to demonstrate growth, teamwork, and determination each time they compete. And perhaps most exciting of all, the […]
BDS Varsity Football 10 09.30.26Web

BDS

October 23, 2026

The excitement continues to build around Belmont Day athletics as our teams put together another terrific week of competition, highlighted by impressive victories, hard-fought games, and outstanding individual performances. With the fall season moving quickly, our student-athletes continue to demonstrate…
Associate teacher at the white board reviewing hieroglyphs with fourth graders

Training Teachers Harnesses BDS Experience

Our associate teachers are graduate students who are knowledgeable and passionate about education. They come to Belmont Day to be mentored through a one-year residency by our master faculty. Through this collaboration with Lesley University’s Graduate School of Education, our faculty are shaping the next generation of teachers.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Belmont Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Breakfast for Prospective Pre-k Parents

Wednesday, November 4
9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

Learn about the pillars of our vibrant pre-kindergarten program. Get your questions answered and experience a glimpse into the classroom.