ABOUT THE WARING SCHOOL
Since its founding in 1972 by Philip and Josée Waring as an alternative approach to schooling, Waring has set itself apart by its commitment to creating an environment where learning can thrive.
We strive to maintain a culture that honors and supports the human desire to learn. Waring is situated on 32 acres in Beverly, Massachusetts, and offers a full program of intellectual, aesthetic, and physical activities – a program that balances academic rigor with breadth. Waring asks students to take risks and engage with subjects and activities outside their comfort zone, and enables students to find their voice and build skills in many ways.
ACADEMICS
Our Educational Philosophy
Waring School’s educational program is based on the premise that, in order to learn, students must be challenged with worthy intellectual material, exciting creative projects, and ample opportunities to display their talents and expand their ideas through meaningful interactions with peers and adults.
COMMUNITY LIFE
Elective & Experiential Options
Waring offers numerous elective and experiential options so that students may pursue interests outside the academic classroom. In all of these offerings, students are encouraged to voice their ideas, see things in new ways, and show their best work. Students are encouraged to form their own clubs and leadership groups, to mentor younger students, to pursue their passions in and out of the classroom.
ADMISSIONS
A Campus with Personality
Waring’s campus is nestled in the woods of Beverly, between the Beverly Commons Trail system and Standley Street. We invite you to come for a visit and a tour any time of year – seeing Waring in action is the best way to start to explore the admissions process.
Admissions Events
Waring School hosts several admissions events throughout the year. These are a great opportunity to meet with Waring’s Admissions Team, take a student-led tour, visit a class, and explore campus.
News
Waring Cross Country Wins the Massachusetts Bay Independent League Championship
On October 29, the Waring cross country team won the Massachusetts Bay Independent League (MBIL) Boys Championship! In addition, Adam Bererhout (‘28), Minna Brace (‘26), Jack Fawcett (‘26), and Eli...
Waring School Celebrates Grandfriend’s Day 2025
What happens when generations come together in the classroom and as a community? At Waring School’s 2025 Grandfriends Day, the event was a delightful blend of shared stories, surprising observations,...
Practicing Community – Waring’s Traditions and Larger Narrative
At first glance, Waring may appear similar to other middle and secondary schools, with backpack-clad students walking in groups on a beautiful 32-acre campus, a “Wolfpack” scoreboard standing tall on...