Welcome to St. Mary of the Hills School
St. Mary of the Hills School is a culturally diverse Preschool through Grade 8 Catholic School inspired by our love of Christ. We educate over 250 students, both Catholic and non-Catholic from over 25 cities and towns in Massachusetts. By valuing innovation in education, our programs promote spiritual growth, personal academic excellence, and social development in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe that being part of this community strengthens all of us in meeting the challenges of our lives – as scholars, citizens, family members, and as active bearers of Christ's compassion to the wider world.
From Early Childhood through Eighth grade we encourage each child to recognize his or her full, unique potential. As their mastery of core academic skills grows, our students become capable, disciplined passionate seekers of knowledge and truth. St. Mary of the Hills offers age-appropriate enrichment, volunteerism, and leadership opportunities in addition to classroom instruction. These programs reinforce our school's values and mission and foster our students' self-esteem, self-confidence, faith, compassion, and an understanding of the world around them.
The St. Mary's Advantage
Personalized Learning
Every child learns differently. We adapt to individual personalities and learning styles, ensuring each student receives the personalized guidance they deserve. Through close collaboration with parents, we calibrate your child's learning experience to help them thrive—whether they're naturally outgoing or quietly thoughtful, academically gifted or need extra support.
Innovation in Education
We continuously evaluate and implement the latest educational practices, from classroom technology to our comprehensive Spanish program (Pre-K through 8th grade). Our passionate teachers engage in ongoing professional development, fostering lifelong learning that nurtures imagination, curiosity, and confidence.
Beyond the Classroom
Our enrichment opportunities span academics, athletics, leadership, arts, social justice, and community service—all designed to help students grow and discover themselves outside traditional classroom settings.
Middle School Excellence
Our innovative middle school program cultivates students' growing self-confidence and emerging independence. As they develop a wider view of the world, we provide the guidance and support they need. Our 8th-grade graduates attend prestigious Catholic, exam, and independent schools throughout Massachusetts, often earning merit scholarships based on their academic success at St. Mary's.
Diverse Community, Shared Values
Students from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and communities create our vibrant, multicultural environment. Here, they discover that intelligence, friendship, and character transcend differences. Rooted in faith, we develop young people of strong moral character who become peer leaders and changemakers in their communities.