Watkinson is a coeducational, college-preparatory independent day school for students in grades 6-13 (Transition-to-College). Our mission is to help students develop the power to shape their lives and the world around them. A Lead Member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, Watkinson enrolls 282 day students from 40 towns with a wide range of academic, personal, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Watkinson has four programs you won't find anywhere else: Creative Arts Program, Learning Skills Program, and the Thumbprint and Exhibitions.