At The Pike School, we believe every child has unlimited potential. That's why we provide unlimited possibilities-- for thinking, creating, competing, and unleashing curiosity.
We surround every student with a web of positive energy-- small classes, one-on-one attention, and, of course, fabulous teachers.
The kind who teach children the most important less of all: to believe in themselves. That's the power of positive energy. That's The Pike School.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Pike School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
452 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
87%
Average Class Size
13 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1
Endowment Size
$11 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does The Pike School offer?
The Pike School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis and Track and Field.
What is The Pike School's ranking?
The Pike School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Pike School?
The application deadline for The Pike School is Feb. 1.
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