The Pike School

34 Sunset Rock Road, Andover, MA, 01810-0181
Tel: (978)475-1197
Grades: PK - 9 | 438 students
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The Pike School seeks to develop within its community a life-long love of learning, respect for other, the joy of physical activity and a creative spirit. A Pike education is a journey that prepares students to be independent learners and responsible citizens. We believe the potential within each of us deserves to be recognized and nurtured. We believe children develop best when there is an active and willing partnership between school and family. We believe that an enriching, challenging and supportive environment is necessary for personal development, and by recognizing, respecting, sharing and appreciating our similarities and differences, we grow and flourish.

School Overview:
The Pike School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1926
Student Body
Total Students 438 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 34% (MA School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 78%
Average Class Size 14 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 11
Tuition Notes range of $14,130 in Pre-k to $29,040 in Ninth Grade
Acceptance Rate 33%
Admissions Director Angela Brown
Admissions Associate Amy Cardello
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Field Hockey
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field

School Notes:

  • The Pike School is an independent, coeducational day school located on 35 woodland acres in Andover, Massachusetts. Its comprehensive and sequential program provides education to students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9. Small class size and individual attention allow for social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the students within the context of the school community. The Pike School history extends back to 1926 when Cynthia E. Pike started educating six students in her home.

    • Profile last updated: 05/16/2012

Nearby Schools:

The Pike School
Gr. PK-9 | 0 mi. away
Andover School Of Montessori
Gr. PK-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Phillips Academy Andover
Gr. 9-12 | 1.3 mi. away
St Augustine Elementary School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.8 mi. away
South Main KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.8 mi. away
Next Generation Childrens Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 1.8 mi. away

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