2023 Best Schools in Plaistow

• North Andover, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  52 reviews

Parent: I have two Children who attend Brooks. Both are 4 year boarders. The opportunity each of them has been given in attending Brooks as been incredible. They have been challenged in and out of the classroom. The academics are challenging, but are done in an environment that is always supportive, with a lot of encouragement to strive to be and do your best. My children have forged wonderful relationships with many of their teachers, advisors and coaches; ones that will last a lifetime. The school is very warm and welcoming, and has the feel of being "home". Athletics at Brooks are a great compliment to the academics. Brooks is always competitive in so many of their athletic teams. Brooks transitioned so quickly and so well to online learning during this past Spring when schools were forced to close. The transition was seamless for my children, and my children continued to be challenged during this remote learning time. I would highly recommend Brooks School.... Read 52 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 346

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Haverhill, MA•

• Private School•

• 1-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  50 reviews

Parent: We currently have 2 children ages 6 & 8 at the Lower School. We couldn't be happier with the Teachers, Administration, Volunteers, and total Community at BCA! Our Kindergartener started reading at 5 years of age after entering the start of the school year not knowing all the letters or sounds. Our 2nd Grader is excelling at reading, math, and takes piano offered at the school! The teacher to student ratio is unmatched and the BCA community is personal, available, and supportive. My children's favorite time of the day (besides recess) is bible study. They cannot get enough of the stories! Teachers are able to give their personal attention to those who need it. If you are looking for a school with small class sizes, challenging curriculum, and a culture that nurtures being a good person and doing good for humanity BCA is your school.... Read 50 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 225

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Lawrence, MA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: i loved charter, i didn’t realize it till later. the school is strict but it didnt matter because of how much fun i had that school was my family. there was never bullying. but downsides is that the school is very small and we dont have a lot if money for more resources, food is terrible... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 400

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Lawrence, MA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 400

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Amesbury, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  24 reviews

Parent: Exceptional! After a number of discouraging school experiences, we found Sparhawk. Our primary concern is having a safe, inclusive, caring environment - Sparhawk absolutely provides a level of attention AND intention that goes above and beyond. They have navigated the COVID situation with transparency and concern, providing resources and focusing on the needs of our children. The curriculum draws from diverse sources, providing robust and engaging project-based learning. The school has a progressive set of values, a credo, that reflects the values of the school and the community it strives to create and maintain. When our child has struggled, he has found multiple outlets for support, from his classroom teacher all the way to the head of school. I feel confident he is learning to to strive and grow because he feels cared for and listened to. He is a neurodiverse 2e kid, and no other place has been able to come close to meeting his needs with as much grace and skill as Sparhawk.... Read 24 reviews

• grade A

• Students 152

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Lawrence, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  349 reviews

Senior: Central has always and will continue to be a "home away from home" of sorts. It really is the most welcoming community I've ever been a part of, and the opportunities there are countless both academically, athletically, and socially. I think if there were one thing I would be looking to change, it would be providing more money towards the tech department. The ACADEMIC side of the classical sciences such as biology, chemistry, and physics have no shortage of funding, but CCHS does lack some skill development in more specific engineering and computer science fields. There are a lot of "CS Basics" classes and "Engineering 101" classes, but there aren't enough resources to develop an academic track for students looking to pursue STEM fields outside the classic sciences at CCHS. I think with a little extra funding and interest, the school would have no problem creating these resources for students interested in STEM,... Read 349 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,214

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Salem, NH•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: I have two children at The Birches, in 6th and 4th grade, and couldn't be happier with our experience. My oldest switched from town school in 2nd grade and my youngest was part of the first kindergarten at The Birches. Teaching is individualized, allowing students to move ahead if able or gain extra support if needed. Math is held during the same time throughout the school so students can move up a grade if they are excelling. The arts integrated approach allows creativity and hands on learning. We are so lucky to be a part of such an amazing school community!... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 224

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Lawrence, MA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 399

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Methuen, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  22 reviews

Niche User: I enrolled in FCA for a good Christian education, I am delighted to say I received that and much more! Even though it is a small school, it has a loving community that brings out the best in everyone.... Read 22 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 130

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Lawrence, MA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

• grade B+

• Students 786

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Sanborn Regional School District, NH•

• 7-8

• grade B

• Students 195

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Timberlane Regional School District, NH•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: An excellent school! We have two in the school. The teachers and staff truly care about the students and their education.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B

• Students 336

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Newburyport, MA•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 1.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: Excellent public school in Newburyport, MA with great teachers and administrative staff. Self-directed learning and top notch curriculum. K-8 only and limited after-school activities. You'll have to enroll your child in town or rec-league activities outside the school.... Read 6 reviews

• grade B

• Students 288

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Haverhill, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  226 reviews

Senior: What I liked about my experience at Whittier Tech is that the teachers were generally always great and helpful throughout the whole 4 years. I enjoyed going through all exploratory technical programs and learned a lot from my time here. You choose a specific technical program to go into and it's great to have backup skills in that trade in the real world. I made very good lifelong friends and a partner which I will always be grateful to Whittier Tech for. Overall I had a great time and recommend this school to anyone, not just people who wish to go into technical programs. It will be very worthwhile whether you're fully enrolled for 4 years or choose to do night school. I learned information from going to this school that will stay relevant throughout my whole life.... Read 226 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,249

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Timberlane Regional School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  218 reviews

Senior: I love going to Timberlane! As a student that has attended school in another district, I can clearly see that Timberlane offers so many great opportunities at its school. From an awesome Career and Technical Education program to be of the strongest music education programs in our Performace Arts Center, there are opportunities for every student.... Read 218 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 1,047

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Timberlane Regional School District, NH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: My son would prefer not to attend school and he does go (of course), and his interest is increased by the excitement of the teachers to teach their specific subjects (science has been a special interest of his due to his teacher's positive creativity). The clubs available after school have been a positive way for him to make new friends and I am impressed by the commitment of so many of the teachers to remain for additional time after the official school day ends. Computer club has been my son's favorite. The library is a delightful place to spend time and borrow books. There are many positives and I can't think of a negative after 2 years at this school.... Read 7 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 776

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Lawrence, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  91 reviews

Senior: My experience at Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School (NDCR) has been great. The teacher communications, the curriculum, the diversity is amazing and outstanding. The friendships and relationships I have made at the school I can truly call those friends family. NDCR has built me into the independent, hardworking young man I am today.... Read 91 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 274

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Salem, NH•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.62 out of 5  21 reviews

Senior: The Arts Academy of New Hampshire is a small charter school in Salem New Hampshire. As the name would suggest, it holds a strong focus on the arts, while remaining flexible with students looking to push themselves with their academics through offering online courses. It is a tight-knit community where you often get to know just about everyone after you've been there for awhile, and it offers a safe space for students who are part of the lgbtq+ community, have any sort of disability, or just generally have had bad experiences with public schools in the past. I would highly recommend this school to any of my peers, especially to those who have done well in charter schools in the past or who have not fit in well to traditional highschools.... Read 21 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 113

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Lawrence Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  50 reviews

Niche User: Although I have only spent one year in Lawrence High School, it was one of my best experiences in my life so far! The Teachers and Staff are very helpful to students because, they push them to earn good grades. However, Lawrence High and many schools in Lawrence public school, doesn’t get as much funding compared to other schools in Massachusetts. In result, Students are not able to get more resources they need due to lack of funding. Moreover, Lawrence High is full of strong will and passionate students and staff who both work hard. The teachers And staff are very empathic to student’s situation and work hard to help their students.... Read 50 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 3,132

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Timberlane Regional School District, NH•

• PK, K-5

• grade C+

• Students 431

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Andover, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  155 reviews

Senior: When I was in the 8th grade, I was given a paper on whether I wanted to attend to GLTS. I heard rumors about how it's competitive if you are accepted or not by the school and that they had trade programs which made me interested in signing the paper. In 2019, I was happy that I got accepted and saw so many people from different schools that came to the orientation. We were shown around the school and the environment felt very welcoming. In my first year as a freshman, the school always has this event where you're introduced to sports and clubs. My friends and I chose to do Cross Country, it was a lot of fun and we got to meet new people which was exciting. GLTS always has great opportunities for its students such as programs, CO-OP, sports, receiving scholarships, dual enrollment, and so on. I am officially a senior at GLTS and I can say that my experience at this school was memorable.... Read 155 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 1,634

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Haverhill Public Schools, MA•

• K-5

• grade C

• Students 568

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Haverhill, MA•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: My child has been there since kindergarten and thrives in the Hillview Montessori environment. He has been extremely lucky to have the most patient and kind teachers in lower elementary. They have done phenomenal throughout the pandemic as well. Everyone is very welcoming and they create a very family like atmosphere. They teach the students how to be a kind and active community members.... Read 3 reviews

• grade C

• Students 303

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• North Andover, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 512

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Lawrence, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: What I liked about Lawrence Catholic Academy was that it provided me with small classroom setting, which helped me a lot. I have grown from a shy student to be more engaging and feeling empowered that I can do anything I set my mind to it. Also is very family oriented school and the ability to be in a school that provided me with the chance to learn about religion and at the same time be engage in church. I feel a sense of accomplishment in reading the morning announcement prayers for the day or participate in our church... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 490

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1