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.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
4 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Pam Brighton
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Penikese Island School?
The application deadline for Penikese Island School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 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)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Kids Inc
Daycare / Preschool
590 North Falmouth Hwy.
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-7236
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-7236
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Vineyard Montessori School
Montessori School
286 Main St
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 693-4090
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 693-4090
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 87 students
81 Chester St
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-9010
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-9010
9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Little People's College - Mattapoisett
Daycare / Preschool
7 Tallman St
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-2962
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-2962
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 8 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
246 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
14.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 72 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christopher Donovan Day School- Inc
Special Education School
Po Box 1292
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 295-5232
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 295-5232
15.8 miles
Gr: 10 | 1 student
50 Osterville West Barnstable Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-5400
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-5400
16.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
16.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vineyard Montessori School
Montessori School
286 Main St
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 693-4090
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 693-4090
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 87 students
The Loft School Of Marion
Daycare / Preschool
124 Front St
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 748-1243
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 748-1243
14 miles
Gr: K-1 | 62 students Avg. class size: 8 students
St. Joseph School ![St. Joseph School Photo - Students work together in pairs or small groups for cooperative learning.]( "St. Joseph School Photo - Students work together in pairs or small groups for cooperative learning.")
(Catholic)
100 Spring St
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 996-1983
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 996-1983
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Schools Of Sandwich
Montessori School
284 Cotuit Rd
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-4222
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-4222
15.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 91 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little Kids Inc
Daycare / Preschool
590 North Falmouth Hwy.
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-7236
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-7236
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Vineyard Montessori School
Montessori School
286 Main St
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 693-4090
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 693-4090
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 87 students
81 Chester St
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-9010
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-9010
9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Little People's College - Mattapoisett
Daycare / Preschool
7 Tallman St
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-2962
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-2962
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 8 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Little People S College
Daycare / Preschool
177 Bridge St
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 999-5625
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 999-5625
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 State Road
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
9390.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Tower Hill Road
Cuttyhunk, MA 02713
(508) 997-5408
Cuttyhunk, MA 02713
(508) 997-5408
9391.3 miles
Gr: 2-7
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 State Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 693-9900
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 693-9900
9392.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Old County Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 696-7738
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 696-7738
9392.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Robinson Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-3316
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-3316
9392.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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