Why Dexter Southfield?

At Dexter Southfield, we believe that students are at their best when they are happily challenged.

We believe that joy and rigor are not mutually exclusive and that holding students to the highest standards goes hand in hand with deeply understanding their interests, supporting their passions, and celebrating what makes them unique. We believe in establishing a solid foundation of character, leadership, and intellectual curiosity to ensure students flourish in an ever-changing world.

You will see “Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow” in action in our classrooms, on our playing fields, across campus, and out in the world. Guided by our motto, the Dexter Southfield experience embodies a balance of character and competition, one-hundred-year traditions and innovative approaches, and structure and flexibility—all supported by a vibrant community. Our students work hard to achieve their personal best today while aspiring to be better tomorrow.

This is Dexter Southfield.