Landmark School
Landmark is a coeducational boarding and day school for students with a language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, SLD in reading, or a disorder of written expression.
With a college preparatory high school, a middle school, and an elementary school, Landmark is one of the most comprehensive schools serving students with language-based learning disabilities in the United States.
Landmark accepts students in grades 2-12, who are curious, intelligent, motivated to learn, but need remedial help with reading, writing, spelling, listening, speaking as well as mathematics.
With a 1:3 teacher-student ratio, the key to Landmark's successful model is the daily one-to-one tutorial.
Landmark also offers a Summer Program, which combines intensive, academic skill development with recreational activities.
A customized program, including a daily one-to-one tutorial, is designed for each student to improve reading, writing, spelling, and study skills.
The Summer Program accepts students in grades 1-12, who possess average to superior intelligence, a healthy social and emotional well being, and have been diagnosed with a language-based learning disability.
Situated on two beautiful campuses just 25 miles north of Boston, students take advantage of its North Shore location and its many cultural opportunities.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 280 students
- Yearly Tuition: $62,500
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
- Making an Impact Through Athletics - 08/27/2020Meet two of Landmark High School's recent graduates and find out how they put their stamp on the school and their high school experience through their passion for athletics and ...moretheir natural abilities to lead. hide
- A Sense of Adventure - 08/27/2020Read about a recent Landmark School graduate who took a chance on a study abroad program in Norway for her junior year of high school which turned out to be ...morea transformational experience. hide
- Finding My Voice - 08/27/2020Read a very personal story from one of our recent graduates about how her Landmark experience made a successful high school career and going to college possible.
Top Rankings
Landmark School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Language-based
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Cost
$6,900
Summer Program Cost Notes
$9,150 including boarding
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
280 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
280 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
6 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(collared shirt and khaki pants)
(collared shirt and khaki pants)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$62,500
Tuition Notes
Residential Tuition: 82,100.00
Admissions Director
Elizabeth Parker
Admissions Associate
Melody O'Neil
Endowment Size
$15 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Dance, Fine Arts, Music Instruction, Performing Arts, Technical Theater, Woodworking
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Auto Mechanics, MakerSpace-STEAMworks, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Yoga
Dance, Fine Arts, Music Instruction, Performing Arts, Technical Theater, Woodworking
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Auto Mechanics, MakerSpace-STEAMworks, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Yoga
School Notes
- Founded in 1971, Landmark School is recognized as a leader in the field of language-based learning disabilities.
- Individualized instruction and remediation, daily 1:1 tutorials, teacher/student ratio of 1:3.
- Emphasizing language & learning skills.
- The Residential Life Program offers a structured, supportive living & learning environment.
- Recreation, competitive athletics, performing arts, visual & practical arts, technology, clubs, community service, and extracurricular activities.
- Summer Programs for students grades 8-12 combine academic skill development with hands-on, outdoor activities.
- Landmark School's mission is to enable and empower people with language-based learning disabilities to realize their educational and social potential through an exemplary school program complemented by outreach, training, and research.
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