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 Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Yearly Tuition: $39,400
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 3 / rolling
- 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
439 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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. 3 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,400
% on Financial Aid
17%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,500
Acceptance Rate
53%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Anne Cain
Admissions Associate
Alyse Faiella
Application URL
Endowment Size
$11 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
1. https://www.pikeschool.org/academics/auxiliary-programshttps://www.pikeschool.org/student-life/clubs
Math CompetitionsRobotics Club
Speech Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Lower School & Uppper School String OrchestraPikeapella
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural 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
How much does The Pike School cost?
The Pike School's tuition is approximately $39,400 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Pike School?
The acceptance rate of The Pike School is 53%, which is lower than the national average of 71%.
What sports does The Pike School offer?
The Pike School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, 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. 3 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 3 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5 3/29/2024
The academics here is poor. While yes the English might be better than public schools. The math offered here is POOR. What's stopping me from getting a tutor just for English and going to public school. Additionally if you were going here to get into better prep schools. You are shooting yourself in the foot, either you have connections and get in, or you are really smart (which anyways you could have gotten in without Pike). Overall Pike is a huge waste of money, there are no special memories that make it worth it. Oh yeah forgot to add the whole brainwashing your kid with liberal ideals. I was a student recently TRUST ME.
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