Schools for Children provides quality educational programs and support services to today’s children and youth. These programs include private independent education, private special education and other forms of alternative education services.

We are dedicated to fostering the development of children, adolescents, and young adults by creating a broad range of high quality learning environments and specialized services that encourage each individual student to reach his or her potential.

Schools for Children is a not-for-profit, tax exempt charitable institution governed by an elected Board of Trustees. We have over 150 dedicated and talented faculty and staff serving over 300 students.

Current News and Events

Dec 18: Don't miss the Dearborn Arts and Crafts Sale

The 10th Annual Dearborn Luncheon highlights student success

Seaport Campus students decorate the Charlestown gaslight poles for the holidays

Lesley Ellis students win Harvard Coop's K-8 poetry contest

Lesley Ellis students bring spring concert to Sunrise Seniors

Dearborn Students win Gold for Bus Depot Community Mural

Lesley Ellis School cuts ribbon on new computer lab