Atrium School is a progressive, independent PreK – Grade 8 school in Watertown, MA, fostering academic excellence with a deep founding commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice. Atrium's balanced, hands-on education nurtures academic, social-emotional, and artistic growth while inspiring curiosity and creativity under the guidance of an innovative and caring team of educators.

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Why Atrium?

Learn more from our families, educators, and students about how we prioritize deep inquiry, encourage broad exploration, and delight in the discoveries we make about ourselves and the world around us. Immersed in the heart of Watertown’s thriving East End, Atrium School is a joyful, diverse, and inclusive community that maintains a balanced blend of challenge and support. Through project-based learning, close-knit classrooms, and collaborative teaching practices, Atrium students flourish as skilled learners and justice-minded community members.


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