Students who begin their educational career at The Salisbury School establish an early love of learning and a sense of autonomy over their educational journey. Rather than placing a focus on grades and testing, students focus on reading books they love and experiential learning opportunities. Essential classes such as art, music, technology, science, Spanish and Mandarin help develop well-rounded children that value educational experiences beyond simply learning reading and math.

One of the central philosophies of The Salisbury School is the benefit of experiential learning. This continues in middle school with hands-on project-based work which teaches independence and responsibility. Computer science and STEM classes progress to a higher level in preparation for the skills needed in upper school.