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US Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Award - 2015 US Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Award - 2022
MAA is a two-time National Blue Ribbon School and coeducational independent Catholic school for Preschool through Grade 6 in Chestnut Hill, MA, celebrating 100 years of excellence in the Franciscan tradition. With a focus on rigorous academics, faith formation, and character development, MAA nurtures the whole child, instilling in students a commitment to sharing their gifts and talents with others to make the world a better place.

Celebrating MAA's Centennial

The 2026–'27 school year marks 100 years of Mount Alvernia Academy. Please join us in celebrating this extraordinary achievement and the generations of students, families, and educators who have made MAA so special.

Three Buildings, One Campus

Set on four beautiful acres in Chestnut Hill, MAA’s campus features three buildings with exceptional facilities that support our mission and strengthen every aspect of student life. Together, these spaces create one vibrant, connected community where students are challenged academically, develop their talents, build lasting relationships, and grow in faith.

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Join us for Fall Open House

As we celebrate 100 years of excellence in Franciscan education, we invite your family to join us for Open House and discover a legacy of faith, learning, and community that has shaped generations of students.
Remembering September 11th Featured Photo

Remembering September 11th

Last week marked the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, and our community gathered for a special Prayer Service on Friday morning.
Happy First Week of School! Featured Photo

Happy First Week of School!

This week marks the beginning of a remarkable year as Mount Alvernia Academy celebrates 100 years of Franciscan education.

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Our Community

Caroline Clinton - MAA Alum & Grade 3 Teacher Featured Photo

Caroline Clinton - MAA Alum & Grade 3 Teacher

MAA was a place where I always felt supported as a student, and that encouragement inspired my love of learning. Some of my closest friendships began here in nursery and have lasted through milestones like weddings and beyond. Now, as a teacher, I have the privilege of working alongside many of the same teachers who shaped me into the learner and educator I am today. Returning to MAA felt natural because I want to give my own students the same experience I was so fortunate to have.
Daniel Gedney - MAA Parent Featured Photo

Daniel Gedney - MAA Parent

We are new to MAA this year and have been welcomed with open arms on every front. It already feels like home for our kids and us. Everything from top to bottom has been very impressive - from proactive communication from administration and teachers, engaging and fun community events, other parent interactions, the intentionality and engagement of the teachers, the inclusion of fundamental religious and value-based education, the kids learning and enrichment, the after-school program, and the list goes on. You can tell that all of the faculty at the school, administration and teachers, care about their work and the students. The kids are excited to go to school every day, and we are excited to be able to drop them off at a place we all truly love. We are very thankful to have found MAA.
Mary Quirk - MAA Alum & Parent Featured Photo

Mary Quirk - MAA Alum & Parent

MAA is a small, caring community. The teachers and administration know each student intimately. It is reassuring to hear updates about your child, not just from their homeroom teacher, but from various other adults in the school. To know that my child is seen and valued each day in all the big and small moments is wonderful. The different points of contact throughout the day not only support the students in their academic pursuits, but it also demonstrates to them that they are loved and cared for.