Welcome to Brightwater Academy
Brightwater Academy is an independent, coeducational day school for about 640 students from Pre-K through Grade 12, on a 48-acre campus on the shore of Lake Alder. Since 1962, Brightwater has helped curious children grow into thoughtful, capable adults.
Visit us
Small-group campus tours run every other Tuesday at 9:00 AM. Book a tour.
Apply for fall
Applications are due January 15. How to apply.
This week
See games, concerts and days off on the school calendar.
Our four divisions
- Early Childhood — Pre-K and Kindergarten
- Lower School — Grades 1 to 5
- Middle School — Grades 6 to 8
- Upper School — Grades 9 to 12