Penikese Island School
Tel:
(508) 548-7276
- Penikese is a small, family-style residential school that emphasizes community, interdependence, and relationship-based, hands-on education for boys who have not been successful in other learning environments.
- The educational program is tailored to the individual and his behavioral adaptations that have precluded his learning in a traditional classroom.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 8-10
- Students: 6 students
- Average class size: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | State or regional independent school association |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-10 |
| Year Founded | 1973 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 6 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 33% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teacher |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 10% |
| Average Class Size | 4 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Pam Brighton |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to Penikese Island School is Falmouth Academy (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Little Kids Inc (3.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Falmouth Grades: 7-12 | 218 students
3.3 miles
7 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696 3.3 7-12
218 - North FalmouthLittle Kids IncDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 45 students
3.6 miles
590 North Falmouth Hwy.
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-7428 3.6 PK-K
45 - Vineyard HavenVineyard Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-7 | 41 students
6.6 miles
286 Main St
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 693-4090 6.6 PK-7
41 - North FalmouthCape Cod Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: 7-12 | 13 students
9 miles
81 Chester St.
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(774) 994-7588 9 7-12
13 - North FalmouthMontessori Academy-cape CodMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 16 students
9 miles
81 Chester St
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-9010 9 PK-K
16
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