Academics
Learning by Doing, from Age 3 Through Graduation
Your child's education at Bennett is built around one principle: learning that sticks comes from doing, not just listening. From the earliest classroom explorations in PreK through cross-disciplinary projects and real-world internships in Upper School, Bennett students investigate real questions, build real things, and demonstrate real mastery.
The model doesn't change as your child grows — it deepens. Curiosity drives the curriculum at every level. Competency-based assessment replaces traditional grades. And a modern record of learning captures the whole story of who your child is becoming.
One School. Every Stage.
Ages 3–6
Early Childhood
Where learning begins with wonder. Your youngest learners explore, create, and build in a carefully designed environment — developing independence, empathy, and a love of discovery from their first day.
Ages 3–6Early Childhood
Grades 1–4
Lower School
Curiosity meets rigor. Your child reads, writes, builds, and investigates — mastering foundational skills through projects that make learning stick and a community that sees them fully.
Grades 1–4Lower School
Grades 5–8
Middle School
The years that shape everything. Your child navigates adolescence with purpose — building voice, confidence, and critical thinking through projects they care about and mentors who know them.
Grades 5–8Middle School
Grades 9–12
Upper School
High school, reimagined. Your teen tackles real-world projects, completes internships, and graduates with a modern record of learning that stands out to colleges and employers alike.