A World-Class Education Close to Home
At Milton Academy, day students experience the full richness of an extraordinary independent school education close to home. You’ll learn alongside classmates from across the country and around the globe, form deep friendships, and take part in every aspect of campus life—from student activities to weekends at Milton—all within minutes of Boston’s cultural, academic, and professional resources. For day students, Milton offers convenient bus service, making it easy to travel to and from campus.

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The Best of Both Worlds
Day students at Milton enjoy a rare combination: the intimacy of a close-knit community and the energy of a globally connected campus. You’ll challenge yourself in rigorous classes, collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, and explore your passions in athletics, the arts, and student clubs while staying rooted at home.
Being a day student at Milton means being all in.
Day students are encouraged to participate fully in the 24/7 life of the school, including:
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Athletics competitions and afternoon practices
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Theater productions, concerts, and rehearsals
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Clubs, community engagement, and student organizations
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Evening events, lectures, and performances
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Weekend activities and community gatherings
Whether you’re heading to rehearsal after class, staying late to work on a robotics project, or cheering on friends at a weekend game, Milton’s campus is yours.

A Global Community,
Close to Home
Milton’s boarding and day students live and learn together, creating a dynamic residential-style culture that benefits everyone, whether or not they live on campus. Day students build friendships with peers from around the United States and the world. Boarding students benefit from the deep roots day students have to the local community, enjoying their local friends’ knowledge of the region and the hospitality of local day students’ families.
The result is a vibrant, inclusive community that broadens horizons and deepens understanding every day.
