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Why a Boys School?

As you begin the admissions process for your son, whether it be for pre-kindergarten, 12th grade, or anywhere in between, there is one question you may be asking yourself:

Should I consider an independent all-boys school?

While young men and boys can and do excel in many types of educational institutions, Gilman focuses with intention on learning that addresses not only how to excel in academics but also how to grow into a principled young man.

In the engaging and supportive single-sex environment, students establish a foundation for making responsible decisions; they explore who they are and who they want to become; they learn to forge healthy relationships; they step out of their comfort zone to explore their full potential.

Here’s how that happens at Gilman.

Parts of this article were sourced from information from the International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC).