Very Good
#41 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 10% of private schools
The Pike School
School
34 SUNSET ROCK RD, Andover, MA 01810
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher
7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 9th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher
7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 9th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#41 of 388
In Andover
#2 of 5
public schools
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The Pike School
School in Andover · grades Pre-K – 9th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Pike School
The Pike School is a private school in Andover, MA. The Pike School serves approximately 430 students, and covers grades Pre-K-9th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. The Pike School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 7:1 students to teachers, The Pike School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Pike School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Pike School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Andover, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Pike School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Bancroft Elementary | 9.3 |
| South Elementary | 9.0 |
| Doherty Middle | 9.4 |
| Andover West Middle | 9.2 |
| Andover High | 8.5 |
| Henry C Sanborn Elementary | 9.5 |
| West Elementary | 7.3 |
| Shawsheen School | 6.5 |
| High Plain Elementary | 7.6 |
| Wood Hill Middle School | 9.2 |
| Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical | 8.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
34 SUNSET ROCK RD, Andover, MA 01810
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Pike School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Henry C Sanborn Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Doherty Middle (rated 9.4/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bancroft Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Andover, see our Andover schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Elementary Andover | 0.5 mi | 9.3 |
| ANDOVER SCHOOL OF MONTESSORI Andover | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| PHILLIPS ACADEMY Andover | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| South Elementary Andover | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| SHED CHILDRENS CAMPUS Andover | 1.3 mi | — |
| Doherty Middle Andover | 1.6 mi | 9.4 |
| ST AUGUSTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Andover | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Andover West Middle Andover | 2.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Andover High Andover | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Franklin North Andover | 3.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Henry C Sanborn Elementary Andover | 2.5 mi | 9.5 |
| Shawsheen School Andover | 3.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Annie L Sargent School North Andover | 3.2 mi | 7.3 |
| West Elementary Andover | 3.0 mi | 7.3 |
| THE KATHY HERWARD CHILD CARE CENTER Andover | 2.8 mi | — |
| J Turner Hood North Reading | 3.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Atkinson North Andover | 4.0 mi | 3.2 |
| North Intermediate Wilmington | 3.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center North Andover | 4.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Lawrence High School Lawrence | 4.1 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01810 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$167,591
Median Home Value
$813,800
Median Rent
$2,046/mo
Population
35,608
College Educated
75.2%
Homeownership
80.5%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
43.5
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|---|---|
| LANDMARK HIGH SCHOOL Prides Crossing, MA | 7.8 |
| BRIMMER & MAY SCHOOL Chestnut Hill, MA | 7.6 |
| Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II) Saugus, MA | 8.0 |
| SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Beverly, MA | 7.6 |
| FAY SCHOOL Southborough, MA | 7.4 |
| ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME Tyngsboro, MA | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Pike School
What grades does The Pike School serve?
The Pike School serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend The Pike School?
The Pike School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pike School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pike School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Pike School rank in MA?
The Pike School ranks #41 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is The Pike School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Pike School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Pike School a private school?
Yes, The Pike School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Pike School a religious school?
No, The Pike School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 189 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 475-1197
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