Clark School

14 Forest Ridge Drive

Rowley, MA 01969

12 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 26, 2024

This is the preschool/ pre k program we have been searching for! It’s academically focused, small class size, warm and consistent teachers. It feels like school and not daycare, which is what we have been desperate to find. Our child comes home daily sharing what she has learned. We could not be happier. The tuition is also very fair for the region.
Submitted by principal on September 29, 2023

Clark School is unlike any other private school on the North Shore. It offers a variety of academic and social supports for students PreK-12. The teachers truly care about their students. Small class sizes really help to get to know each student on an individual level, allowing them to thrive and reach their full potential.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2020

We adore the Clark School! Our son started in 6th grade and is continuing all through high school. With individualized plans (yes, for real, not just on paper), small class sizes, and teachers who put their heart and soul into teaching (they're available for the kids to call/email after hours too!), this is the school I had always wanted to find for my son.He has changed from being a not-so-happy-about-school kid to someone who looks forward to his classes and has shed his school anxiety. All with none of the typical middle school drama! Can't recommend them highly enough!Plus, I have to add that their approach to remote learning is beyond a 5-star rating. To say that they have gone above and beyond is an understatement. The kids are engaged, the teachers are engaged, and school continued. No gaps, no drama, and only positive feedback from us.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2020

My son joined Clark school a year ago and it was the best academic year he ever had. The school not only helped him catch up on his education level but also helped his self confidence and social skills. The team at Clark helps him where he needs help and challenges him where he needs to be challenged. The transition to homeschooling during COVID-19 was smooth and of high quality.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2018

We are so pleased with Clark. My son is a 4th grader and it's his 1st year at Clark. He was doing fine in 3rd grade in the public school, never complained about school but certainly wasnt thriving. I wasnt OK with my son doing just "fine". At Clark, he loves school, he's excited to get good grades, his confidence has increased and he's learning so much. The staff is amazing, its actually feels like a family. Yesterday, my son said he's sad that the school year is ending!! So happy we found Clark School.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2018

We have been a Clark family for several years. We feel that we could not have made a better choice for our kids than Clark School!
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2017

A terrific school with a robust curriculum that is innovative and challenging.
Submitted by teacher on May 18, 2017

The students at Clark School continue to impress me with their poise and desire for learning!
Submitted by other on May 18, 2017

Clark School is a life changing experience. It is a place where you are free to be yourself and speak your mind. At Clark you are part of a community. You are also given all the help and tools you need to be successful academically and in life.
Submitted by principal on May 18, 2017

I am new to Clark School and from what I have experienced so far, Clark offers a educational experience that is above and beyond anything I have seen before. The teachers and the staff really care about the students and want them to thrive academically and beyond. The individualized curriculum offers extra help to the students when needed. The community is also very welcoming and feels more like a home than a school. If your child is looking for a school that offers more than a standard public school, Clark is a great choice!
Submitted by student on May 16, 2017

I have been attending the Clark school for a few years now, and i sadly have watched the wonderful, safe, and enjoyable environment, to a miserable and dreadful place to be. Over the past 3 years, many new students that have joined do not fit our community values, as well as many students changing for the worst. There is a major problem with social cliques and bullying by exclusion, and the overall vibe given by the student body is negative and mean. Another way the school has changed is in the teachers. During my first two years at Clark, i had many amazing teachers, which many left at the end of my second year. I had a bad experience with one of the new teachers, and realized that they do not teach in a way that many students can understand. Another one of the new teachers can be very disrespectful at times. Overall, my experience with the faculty has been pleasant. I enjoy the way that students and teachers are able to interact in a small environment, but the issues with the students has negativity effected my opinion on the Clark school. Although it had its ups at first, i no longer consider it a good experience, and will not recommend it
Submitted by student on January 16, 2017

Clark School in Rowley Mass used to be a good school, but in the past year or so, it has changed for the worse. It seems like it has changed from a school for creative learning, into a safe haven for children who can't handle what normal every day reality has to throw at them. This school is also not the best (teacher wise), and specifically after the election in 2016, the teachers would not let the students talk about it because it "hurt the feelings of other students". In my opinion, they missed an amazing teaching opportunity to teach about current events, and how the Founding Fathers set up our nation's systems. Also, this school is lacking in the science area, so if your child wants to go into that sort of field, then this is not the school for them. Overall this school was a good experience in the beginning, but it has since made a turn for the worst, so I would not suggest sending your child here.
Submitted by student on January 04, 2017

This school has changed direction in the past year and a half.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2011

We send our 2 boys to Clark School. I love this school! They don't try to get kids to fit the school and then struggle to deal with exceptions. Instead, they understand and embrace the fact that every kid is different. Also, there's no BS, no attitude. They're confident in themselves and what they're doing. When they make mistakes, they own up to them instead of trying to make excuses or deny responsibility. I'm thrilled that our kids are in an environment where everyone (students, faculty, staff) is comfortable with making and acknowledging mistakes as part of learning.