Tower School

75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945

OUR MISSION We teach our students to think critically and creatively, to develop joyful curiosity, to embrace challenge and apply their knowledge with confidence, and to thrive within a community rich with diverse perspectives and talents.

Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Students: 243 students
Yearly Tuition: $31,875
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Sep. 1 / rolling

Top Rankings

Tower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

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Year Founded

1912

Student Body

Total Students

243 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

13 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual
(Neat, no jeans)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / Sep. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$31,875

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Tuition Notes

PK Half-Day: $19000 PK Full Day: $24000 K-5: $31875 6-8: $35,875 Tuition includes all of the following:Chromebooks for every student in grades 3-8; access to computer labs, 3D printers, 3D laser printer; all books, school supplies and curriculum materials; field trips and overnight trips; athletics participation and athletic uniforms; drama participation; school bus transportation from Nahant, Lynn, Swampscott and Salem; morning snack; yearbook each yearTuition Assistance and Scholarships are available

% on Financial Aid

41%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$15,000

Admissions Director

Reagan Kenwell, Admission

Admissions Associate

Mary Dailey, Dir of Enrollment

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Coding Club, Environmental Club

Arts and Music Programs:
A Capella, Drama Production

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bike Club, Golf Club, Outdoor Adventure Club

School Notes

OUR MISSION
We teach our students to think critically and creatively, to develop joyful curiosity, to embrace challenge and apply their knowledge with confidence, and to thrive within a community rich with diverse perspectives and talents.
TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION
We hire well. We attract teachers whose commitment to academic excellence and professional development promotes both critical and creative thinking.
We establish a sense of belonging. We nurture important, collaborative-learning relationships.Our students and parents are known; their voices and contributions are vital.
We initiate opportunities to excel. We provide opportunities for students to identify themselves as innovators, leaders, contributors, artists and athletes.
We engage and motivate students. Our hands-on curriculum reinforces classroom learning, elevates critical thinking ability and promotes academic achievement.
We embrace childhood. Our students excel within a curriculum that balances classroom achievement with intentional time for play, imagination and physical activity.
We inspire advocacy. We encourage students to advocate for themselves and others, to contribute their skills in support of causes about which they are passionate and to pursue sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
We emphasize creativity. We promote personal expression through vibrant visual arts, music, woodworking, performing arts and our immersive approach across the curriculum.
We prepare students for future success. Tower graduates are articulate, kind, confident, self-motivated learners who possess the skills for academic and personal achievement in secondary school and in life.