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Landmark School
P.O. Box 227, Prides Crossing, MA 01965 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 978-236-3000

Landmark is a coeducational boarding and day school offering a full range of customized programs for students with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. With a college preparatory high school, a middle school, and an elementary school, Landmark is one of the most comprehensive schools serving students with language-based learning disabilities in the United States. Landmark accepts bright students who are emotionally healthy, motivated to learn, but need remedial help with reading, writing, spelling, listening, speaking as well as mathematics. With a 1:3 teacher-student ratio, the key to Landmark’s successful model is the daily one-to-one tutorial. A personalized tutorial curriculum is designed to remediate specific language needs, which may encompass decoding, fluency, phonological awareness, written composition, and organizational skills. In addition, Landmark offers a Summer Program which combines intensive, academic skill development with recreational activities. A personalized program including a daily one-to-one tutorial is designed for each student to improve reading, writing, spelling and study skills. The Summer Program accepts students in grades 1-12, who possess average to superior intelligence, a history of healthy emotional development, and have been diagnosed with a language-based learning disability. Situated on two beautiful campuses just 25 miles north of Boston, students take advantage of its North Shore location and its many cultural opportunities.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12 8-12
Grades Offered (Day) 2-12 Pre-K-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1971 1903
Campus Size 45 acres 125 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 449 students 278 students
Percent Students of Color 9% 18%
Percent International Students 4% 17%
Percent Students Boarding 50% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Monthly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 8 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:3 1:7
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $10 million $13 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $59,900 $40,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $45,000 $23,250
Percent Students on Financial Aid 3% 32%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 59%
Director of Admissions Carolyn Orsini Nelson
School Notes:
  • Founded in 1971, Landmark School is a coeducational boarding and day school with elementary, middle, and college preparatory high school programs for students with language-based learning disabilities (LBLD).
  • Our students are emotionally healthy, motivated to learn and possess average to superior intelligence.
  • With a teacher/student ratio of 1:3, Landmark emphasizes daily one-to-one tutorials and an individualized approach to teaching. We focus on skill acquisition and achievement and 92% of Landmark graduates go on to college.
  • Students enjoy competitive athletics, performing arts, visual and practical arts, technology electives, clubs and community service.
  • The Residential Life Program offers a structured, supportive living and learning environment.
  • Summer programs for students in grades 1-12 combine academic skill development with recreational and hands-on activities.
  • Landmark is located on two campuses along Boston's beautiful North Shore.
  • Landmark is a pioneer in the field of LBLD.
  • Landmark’s mission includes an extensive Outreach Program of Professional Development courses, workshops and publications for educators, administrators, clinicians and parents.
  • LD types supported: Dyslexia/Language-based Learning Disabilities, such as dyslexia
  • School accreditations: NEASC, NAIS, AISNE, TABS, MAAPS, Mass. DOE
  • Profile last updated: 06/21/2010
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