Located in Beverly, MA, Harborlight Montessori is a private independent school offering an authentic Montessori education for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8.

Infant & Toddler House

Children's House

Upper Elementary

The youngest students, ages 4 to 40 months, experience school as an extension of home. The “Little House” building adjacent to the main building on the Harborlight campus is uniquely designed to partner with parents and nurture their child’s development. In this rich learning environment, Montessori teachers prepare activities and guide children through their experiences in all areas of the curriculum. The work of the child at this age is peaceful, joyful, and purposeful. 

Our children’s house schedule offers long-blocks of concentrated academic time for Pre-K and Kindergarten students to work at their own pace through the Montessori curriculum. Teachers carefully design a comfortable and calm classroom with the structure, order, and freedom that allows children to move, touch, create, discover, and question. Individualized instruction is emphasized at this developmental age, group collaboration and cooperative learning are encouraged, and children often engage in spontaneous, small-group work.

Older children come to Upper Elementary with a mastery of basic skills for learning and living. During these three years of development, they build an internalized understanding of complex concepts through engaging classroom lessons, real-life application, and problem-solving skills. A Harborlight education challenges the pre- adolescent child to grow their knowledge and knowhow across every academic discipline.

Explore. Belong. Thrive.

Harborlight Montessori is an independent school for students from Preschool through Grade 8 in Beverly, MA.

Harborlight invites children of all ages to "engage, experience, and explore your world" through dynamic academic programs that spark curiosity and invite learning from the classroom to the community. The Montessori philosophy emphasizes the importance of peace, social justice, and freedom with responsibility by fostering environments where individuals are encouraged to respect others, contribute to the community, and make thoughtful decisions that honor both personal freedom and collective well-being.

Harborlight Montessori is an independent school for students from Preschool through Grade 8 in Beverly, MA.

Lower Elementary

Elementary-age children have limitless intellectual curiosity and are capable of great effort, concentration, and academic achievement. The Montessori curriculum is designed to utilize and strengthen these natural interests and energies within an environment that educates, inspires, and satisfies their desire to explore complex concepts and pose challenging questions. 

(Grades 4-6)

(Grades 1-3)

(Pre-K & K)

(Ages 4-40 months)

Harborlight Montessori is a private, independent school for students from Preschool through Grade 8 in Beverly, MA.

243 Essex Street, Beverly, Massachusetts, 01915

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INFANT & TODDLER

LOWER SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

Our youngest students experience school as an extension of home. The "Little House" building adjacent to the man building on campus is uniquely designed to partner with families to nurture their child's development. Learning extends to the playground and gardens where play takes the child's curiosity and interest into nature. The work of the child at this age is peaceful, joyful, and purposeful.

For grades PK-3, we are known for our child-centered approach, small class-size, and deeply rooted relationships with teachers. Through hands-on learning, students engage with materials to explore big concepts, problem-solve, and master academic skills. The emphasis on nurturing social-emotional growth, respect for others, and individual instruction ensures each child feels valued, supported, and successful.

Our academic program deepens across the upper elementary grades and moves learning beyond the walls of the classroom. This integrated curriculum is uniquely designed to appeal to students' interests, invite curiosity, and develop competency. Students develop essential habits to organize their work and manage time effectively. Together, they contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and respectful community that values individual ideas and shared learning.

(Grades 4-8)

(Pre-K-Grade 3)

(Ages 4-40 months)

On their graduation day, these students reflect on the places they've been and where they dream of going next.