All-Boys Education

We understand how boys think and learn. We know boys thrive when they are directly engaged in their learning. That’s why our educational philosophy emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning that encourages action, movement, and exploration.  

Teaching only boys allows our faculty to tailor their methods to fit how boys learn best. Boys are naturally curious and want to understand the “whys” behind lessons, not just the “hows.” They excel in an environment that combines healthy competition with collaboration. By channeling these skills, we help boys develop essential life skills like humility, respect, and teamwork—qualities critical for success in today’s interconnected world. 

Our intentionally small school size allows us to provide a level of personal attention that builds each boy’s confidence, encouraging him to take risks and challenge himself both in and out of the classroom. Teachers know every boy really well—what motivates him, what books he loves, and what his favorite part of the school day is. This understanding enables us to integrate boys’ interests into lessons, making learning relevant and exciting.

Our unwavering commitment to shaping boys' character sets us apart. Our mission and values - courage, compassion and integrity - are interwoven in all aspects of School life. We purposefully cultivate essential skills and qualities in boys, like treating others with respect, promoting equality, building community and bringing their best authentic selves every day. Whether our boys are working on friendships while working on math problems, or earning respect regardless of whether they earn a win, they are always learning – and earning – the rewards of doing what’s difficult. And what’s right.

Here, we encourage important skills and qualities society too often discourages in young men, like the freedom to express emotion and foster community. Boys learn to care for one another and for the greater community.  These aren’t just expectations, they are norms -- a hallmark of both the boys we teach, and the men they become. By helping them adopt a broader view of masculinity, one that focuses on service to others, we help boys to lead more fulfilling lives. Here, empathy is the ultimate display of strength. 

In our all-boys environment, students are encouraged to embrace their true selves, to unlock their full potential without the social pressures found in a coed school. At Boys’ Latin, boys are challenged to be multidimensional – scholars and artists, musicians and athletes, finding the perfect environment to explore, to stretch and to grow.  There is no one-size-fits-all.  

We leverage the power of a small community to create a big stage for our boys. Unlike larger schools where students compete for limited spots on teams, in plays, or within student government, we create space. Space for boys to explore new talents, and invent new clubs of their own. Space for many leaders, rather than just a few.  

For over 180 years, our School has focused on the importance of deep personal relationships.  We teach our boys that they have an ability and an obligation to help build a healthy community and healthy relationships.  We have developed formalized advisory and seminar programs, as well as an ongoing partnership with the One Love Foundation so that our boys have the tools they need to focus and nurture relationships that are marked by mutual respect.    

Students develop a special bond of brotherhood. This is nurtured through boys working together in the classroom, on the playing field or in the performance hall. Boys are unafraid to step out of their comfort zones and try something new because they know they will be supported and celebrated by their peers. Our boys learn to value each other’s talents, celebrating strengths and supporting  each other during challenging times. 

Recognizing the need to provide opportunities for our boys to interact with girls in different settings, students of both genders collaborate on service projects, theater productions, community service trips, and field trips. Boys and girls interact freely at sporting events, mixers and dances and student conferences –– developing strong connections and building healthy friendships.