Where curious minds are truly challenged.
Washington Square Academy is an intimate, enriched school for curious, motivated students. We pair rigorous, AP-level academics with small and focused class sizes where curiosity leads the way.
An enriched curriculum, built for how curious students learn
We move beyond the standard classroom with depth, pace, and breadth tailored to advanced learners.
STEM & Inquiry
Hands-on science, mathematics, and problem-solving that reward curiosity and reasoning over memorization.
Writing & Voice
An award-winning writing program where students develop a confident, original voice across genres.
Executive Function
Explicit coaching in planning, focus, and self-advocacy — skills that serve students for life.
Small Community
A close-knit day school where every student is known, challenged, and supported individually.
Day School Program
WSA's Day School Program provides curious, motivated students in Grades 5–8 with an accelerated curriculum rooted in real-world experience.
Capitalizing on its proximity to Boston's many universities, museums, and performing arts venues, WSA shows students how academic learning translates into practical and meaningful human endeavor.
Authentic learning for life beyond the classroom
At Washington Square Academy, rigor and real-world experience go hand in hand. We transform how students learn — and how they carry that learning into the world.
Learning rooted in the real world
We capitalize on our proximity to Boston's universities, museums, and performing arts venues to show students how academic learning translates into practical, meaningful human endeavor.
From passive to active learners
Students apply their academic knowledge to real-world situations — deepening their understanding of the material while gaining valuable knowledge and life skills.
Engaged in the community
Through philanthropic projects, historical and artistic scavenger hunts, and Shark-Tank-style presentations, students learn to advocate for themselves and others in pursuit of the common good.
Don't just take our word for it
Here's what our parents, students, and alumni have to say about life at WSA.
I feel prepared for my AP exams, thanks to WSA's teachers!
WSA's academic rigor, amazing teachers, and emphasis on social-emotional well-being allow students to thrive.
It's a hidden gem where children can be themselves.
The dedicated SEL classes helped my child develop confidence and a real growth mindset.
Knowing my daughter is having a fresh-cooked meal every day is huge for me.
The teachers actually know my kid — who he is, not just what grade he got.
Ready to see if WSA is the right fit?
We welcome families to visit our new Brookline home, meet our teachers, and experience a day of learning. We'd love to hear from you.