The Field School
- Grades
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6–12
- Progressive
- College Prep
- Non-Denominational
- Day
Who we are
About The Field School
Founded in 1972, The Field School was established by our founder, Elizabeth Ely, to provide students with an inquiry-based curriculum encompassing organized "fields'' of knowledge—taught in an environment that stressed dialogue, analytic thinking, and larger lessons of how young people could grow to become generous, responsible, and self-knowing adults. Today, we continue this trajectory with a pedagogy that is relevant, engaging, meaningful, and joyful.
- 370 Students, Grades 6-12
- 39% Students identify as students of color
- 71% of Faculty hold Advanced Degrees
- Average tenure of Faculty is 14 years
The Field School Mission
Students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.
Deep Purposeful Learning
The Field academic program begins with the end in mind: our ambitious goals for students and essential questions for each of our disciplines.
Our goals and lines of inquiry shape the rich environments we create, the authentic experiences we design, and the relevant tools and resources we share with students. Through ongoing collaboration, problem-solving, and reflection, Field students become motivated, lifelong learners who are empowered to take action.