Landmark School
Welcome to Landmark School, the leader in the field of serving students in grades 2 - 12 with dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities (SLD). Take a VIRTUAL TOUR and learn more. Below are some program highlights:With a college preparatory high school, a middle school, and an elementary school, Landmark is one of the most comprehensive schools serving students with dyslexia in the United States.
94% of Landmark graduates attend college and 100% are accepted.
Landmark students are bright, emotionally healthy, motivated to learn, but need remedial help with reading, writing, spelling, listening, and 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 program and daily one-to-one tutorial are designed to remediate specific language needs, which may encompass decoding, fluency, phonological awareness, written composition, and organizational skills.
Landmark offers a Summer Program combining intensive, academic skill development with fun, recreational activities all on our coastal campuses.
Situated on two beautiful campuses just 30 miles north of Boston, students take advantage of its North Shore location and many natural and cultural offerings.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Students: 470 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $88,800
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $67,600
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
- Finding My Voice - 08/26/2020Read a very personal story from one of our recent graduates about how her Landmark experience made a successful high school career and going to college possible.
- A Sense of Adventure - 08/26/2020Read about a recent Landmark School graduate who took a chance on a study abroad program in Norway for her junior year of high school which turned out to be ...morea transformational decision. hide
- Making an Impact Through Athletics - 08/26/2020Meet two of Landmark High School's recent graduates and find out how they put their stamp on the school and their high school experience through their passion for athletics and ...moretheir natural abilities to lead. hide
Alumni Reviews Review School
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Description
When it comes to educating students with language-based learning disabilities, Landmark's curriculum, staffing approach, and teaching methodology is second to none. Landmark provides 1:1 tutorials to all students and tailors a unique learning plan for. . .
School is your world when you are a kid, so when you are not good at school, it is like not being good at life. At least, that is how I felt, but Landmark changed. . .
Top Rankings
Landmark School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Student Attention
Faculty Education
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
2-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1971
1907
Campus Size
45 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
470 students
300 students
% Students of Color
15%
25%
% International Students
4%
20%
% Students Boarding
50%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Monthly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$20 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$88,800
(Financial aid is available. )
(Financial aid is available. )
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$67,600
(Financial aid is available.)
(Financial aid is available.)
$33,250
Summer Program Cost
$7,140
(•Grades 8–12, Half-Day Academic Program $5,920 •Grades 8–12, Full-Day Academics & Afternoon Activity $7,140 •Grades 8–12, Residential Program $9,500 •Grades 1–7, Half-Day Academic Program $5,075)
(•Grades 8–12, Half-Day Academic Program $5,920 •Grades 8–12, Full-Day Academics & Afternoon Activity $7,140 •Grades 8–12, Residential Program $9,500 •Grades 1–7, Half-Day Academic Program $5,075)
% Students on Financial Aid
3%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Director of Admissions
Elizabeth Parker
Associate Director of Admissions
Melody O'Neil
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
22
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
12
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Community Service Club, MakerSpace - "Steamworks"
Arts and Music Programs:
Fine Art, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Auto Mechanics, Fitness, Mountain Biking, Music Instruction, Rock Climbing, Technical Theater, Woodworking, Yoga
Community Service Club, MakerSpace - "Steamworks"
Arts and Music Programs:
Fine Art, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Auto Mechanics, Fitness, Mountain Biking, Music Instruction, Rock Climbing, Technical Theater, Woodworking, Yoga
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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), which fall under the broader umbrella of specific learning disabilities (SLD).
- Our students are emotionally healthy, motivated to learn and possess average to superior intelligence.
- The cornerstones of our program and what differentiates us from other schools is our daily one-to-one tutorial, teacher/student ratio of 1:3, an individualized program for every student, and a myriad of extracurricular offerings.
- 94% of our graduates attend college and 100% are accepted.
- Students enjoy competitive athletics, performing arts, visual and practical arts, technology electives, clubs, community service, and more.
- The Residential Life Program offers a structured, supportive living and learning environment all in a location that affords our students opportunities to explore the area's natural and cultural riches.
- Summer programs for students in grades 1-12 combine academic skill development with fun and challenging recreational and hands-on activities.
- Landmark is located on two campuses just 30 miles north of Boston.
- Landmark is a pioneer in the field of dyslexia.
- Landmark`s mission includes an extensive Outreach Program of Professional Development courses, workshops and publications for educators, administrators, clinicians, and parents.
- Explore our website to find out how you can benefit from the Landmark Advantage.
- Take a virtual tour and sign up to attend an upcoming Informational Visit.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia/Specific Learning Disabilities, such as dyslexia
- Landmark School accreditations: NEASC, NAIS, AISNE, MAAPS, Mass. DOE
Profile last updated: 03/08/2022
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