Our graduates possess the intellectual capacity, self-knowledge, and good character to be difference-makers in our ever-changing world. The student journey begins with a toddler’s first experience with independence and ends with an Upper School student who has fully engaged in the education process, is inquisitive, responsible, and compassionate. Harborlight alumni know themselves and are ready to engage their world.

By The Numbers

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  • 270

    Students Enrolled
  • 35

    Montessori Teachers
  • 16

    Average Class Size
  • 18

    Classrooms
  • 40

    Cities and Towns Represented

At A Glance

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  • Authentic Montessori

    Harborlight is accredited by the American Montessori Society. Our curriculum and programs are grounded in Montessori philosophy, and our teachers are Montessori-trained practitioners.
  • Multiage Classrooms

    The multiage classroom is a core feature of Montessori. It creates a community where younger children learn from observing the older ones, whose learning is reinforced by sharing.
  • Three-Year Cycle

    The three-year cycle allows children to develop at their own pace and affords teachers the opportunity to nurture and guide their students over a significant period of time.
  • Personalized Instruction

    One size does not fit all. A Montessori teacher is able to focus on each child as an individual, because we know that all children differ in their learning styles.
  • Community Learning Partners

    Using the community as a classroom is an integral part of the Montessori experience. Harborlight works with a diverse group of community partners to create exciting leaning experiences.
  • Values, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

    Harborlight is a diverse community where each person is respected for who they are and what they bring to the community.

Recent News

Upcoming Events

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  • Oct
    17

    Assembly: Hispanic Heritage

    Join us for our Hispanic Heritage Assembly, a special event where students share their learning and appreciation for Hispanic languages and cultures. Through music, art, skits, poetry, and creative presentations, students will showcase what they’ve explored and discovered. This joyful gathering highlights not only the richness of Hispanic heritage but also the creativity and collaboration of our students. Families are warmly invited to attend and celebrate this vibrant cultural tradition with us.
    Location: Main Building - Middle School Auditorium - MSAUD
  • Oct
    20

    School Photo Day

    Hayward Photography will be visiting our school to take student photos, capturing this special moment in the year. More details, including scheduling and ordering information, will be shared soon.
  • Oct
    20

    Senior Band Opens for NS Big Band

    The North Shore Big Band is a jazz band from the North Shore area of Massachusetts, specifically based in Salem, MA, that performs traditional big band music and swing tunes. Directed by Dennis Shafer and Tris Coffin, the band plays beloved swing classics by artists like Duke Ellington and Count Basie, as well as modern arrangements and original music, and is known to perform at local venues like Backbeat Brewing Company.
    Location: Backbeat Brewing Company

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    About Harborlight

    Harborlight Montessori is a non-profit, private, independent, school for students from Preschool through Grade 8.

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