The Phoenix School
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Salem, MA
28 Goodhue St, Salem, MA 19703
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Salem since at least 2011
In Salem, Massachusetts, The Phoenix School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 28 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8.5 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 28
- Teachers
- 3.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 8.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 56 independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Phoenix School
What grades does The Phoenix School serve?
The Phoenix School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Phoenix School?
About 28 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Phoenix School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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