WELCOME TO A NEW
APPROACH TO K-8
SCHOOLING!

At LUMEN, you’ll find a stimulating classroom,
an uplifting environment & an education for life.

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PreSchool

Our preschool features a carefully tailored curriculum that recognizes and nurtures each child's unique abilities and learning needs. During this crucial stage of development, our primary goal is to foster essential social skills while building a strong foundation for future learning success.
At Lumen Academy, our mission is to nurture and inspire young children to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive.

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Preschool

Lower School

Grades K-5

Our well-rounded program is thoughtfully designed to set every student on a path to future success. Led by experienced educators, we emphasize building core skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Beyond academics, we are dedicated to fostering character, creativity, and critical thinking within a supportive community. This holistic approach ensures students develop the confidence and resilience needed to thrive in a complex, changing world.

Lower School

Middle School

Grades 6-8

Our Middle School program is carefully designed to guide students through these pivotal years, focusing on fostering independence, responsibility, and self-confidence. The curriculum offers both challenge and engagement, covering key subjects like English, math, science, and social studies, along with a wide range of electives that spark curiosity and promote diverse interests.

Middle School

After School

All Grades

Our well-rounded program is thoughtfully designed to set every student on a path to future success. Led by experienced educators, we emphasize building core skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. But our dedication to education extends far beyond academics. We are committed to fostering creativity and critical thinking, which are vital for the complete development of our students.

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Academics

We are educators and parents building a non-profit school that prioritizes rigorous, classical academics

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  • Where students develop multiple languages (including any native tongue) to mastery
  • Where students are appropriately challenged and consistently engaged across disciplines
  • Where our teachers are subject specialists who are encouraged to supplement lessons with their passions & their students' curiosities.

Environment

  • Where students get support & inspiration from age-optimal schedules, ongoing mentoring & creative spaces
  • Where students build lasting connections through creative arts, outdoor activities, other extracurriculars & community events
  • Where students become imaginative, self-confident & reflective individuals capable of clear, free-thinking & civil discourse

We also strive to cultivate a nurturing environment that facilitates personal & interpersonal growth

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Parent Testimonials

My three kids are absolutely loving their new school! They come home buzzing with excitement, eager to share everything they've learned. The teachers are passionate and engaging, sparking a real love of learning in them. Academics are challenging but presented in a way that makes them genuinely fun, and they're constantly involved in enriching activities. It's wonderful to see them thrive at Lumen!

Lupyan Family

We are very happy to have our two daughters attend Lumen Academy this year. They are learning the core subjects, Math and English, at exactly the right levels for their abilities. The staff are all very enthusiastic about their subjects, and the girls come home every night excited about all the science experiments, art projects, and social activities they did that day. We are so lucky that this school exists right here in Waltham!

Anna P

Our daughters love this school so much that weekends have become the enemy! When they hear that a whole week of vacation is coming, we have to brace ourselves for the inevitable protest—sometimes even a full-blown tantrum. Who knew a school could be so good that kids refuse to take a break?

Gosha M

Upcoming Events

21 Mar
1:30 am - 3:30 pm

The Dream

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Non-discrimination policy: The Lumen Academy admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.