Private Schools in Onset, Massachusetts

Friends Academy is a highly-regarded independent Quaker school located approximately 15 miles from Onset, serving students from early childhood through eighth grade. The school offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and emphasizes experiential learning, character development, and academic excellence. The 65-acre campus features modern academic facilities, science labs, art studios, athletic fields, and nature trails. Friends Academy is known for its strong community values, individualized attention with an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and comprehensive arts and athletics programs. The school prepares students for success at top secondary schools throughout New England.

Tabor Academy is a prestigious coeducational boarding and day school located just 8 miles from Onset. Known as "The School by the Sea," it offers rigorous college preparatory education with exceptional marine science programs and waterfront facilities. The school features a 85-acre campus with state-of-the-art academic buildings, athletic facilities, and direct ocean access. Tabor's academic program includes Advanced Placement courses, honors classes, and distinctive marine science curriculum. The school maintains small class sizes with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio and offers extensive extracurricular activities including competitive sailing, athletics, and arts programs.

St. Margaret Regional School is a Catholic parochial school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, located approximately 4 miles from Onset. The school provides a faith-based education with strong academic foundations in mathematics, language arts, and sciences. Facilities include modern classrooms, science labs, computer labs, and athletic fields. The curriculum emphasizes character development alongside academic excellence, with programs in music, art, and technology integration. St. Margaret's maintains small class sizes and offers before-and-after school care, making it accessible for working families in the Onset and Buzzards Bay areas.