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Phoenix at a Glance

Where a Great Education Comes in a Small Package

Founded:
1981 by Barbara McFall and Betsye Sargent

Heads of School:
Barbara McFall
Betsye Sargent

Campus:
5,000 sq. ft. at 89 Margin St. in Salem
Within walking distance of:

  • Salem YMCA
  • Salem Common
  • High Street Playground
  • Peabody-Essex Museum
  • City Government
  • Neighboring business community
  • Public transportation

Enrollment:
26 students in grades Pre-K-7

2008 – 2009 Tuition:
Pre-K — $12,500
K-2 — $15,110
3-4 — $15,265
5-8 — $16,223 including a Travel-Study trip
50% sibling discount

Financial Aid:
12% of operating budget offered to 20% of the student body

Student Body:
Students come from 9 neighboring communities.
African-American, Latino/Hispanic, Asian-American, or multiracial children currently represent over 19% of our enrollment.

Student/Teacher ratio:
8 to 1

Accreditation:
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Awards:
Detailed in the Admissions section of the site.