Plumfield Academy
Founded in 1993, Plumfield Academy, situated in a wooded setting in Danvers, Massachusetts, offers an intimate learning environment for positive and creative students in grades one through eight.
Plumfield is a family-like small school dedicated to providing today`s children with a sane, balanced life of vigorous intellectual study combined with child-driven free play and exploration in nature.
Charlotte Mason asserted: `Education is a life," suggesting that an optimal education for children nurtures the body, mind and spirit in concert.
While sustaining small-teacher-to-student ratios (1:8), the Plumfield family presents a unique and highly successful curricula incorporating character development, Great Books, personal narrative, the visual and performing arts and nature study.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,340
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language Based learning Differences, Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
6 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,340
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
John Pension
School Notes
At Plumfield Academy we seek to offer, as Charlotte Mason
described:
- an atmosphere where there is respect and understanding,
- a discipline of habits of mind and body,
- a life that includes intellectual, moral, and physical sustenance, and where the mind feeds on ideas.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Plumfield Academy cost?
Plumfield Academy's tuition is approximately $13,340 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Plumfield Academy?
The acceptance rate of Plumfield Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
When is the application deadline for Plumfield Academy?
The application deadline for Plumfield Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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