Research Fayerweather Street School private Schools in Concord, New Hampshire

“We have two children at Fayerweather. I appreciate most that the school is a safe place for children to grow and develop into thoughtful, independent and caring young adults. The teachers are exceptional and responsive to any issue we bring to them. The administration makes an extraordinary effort to get community input on important decisions that the school makes. The parent community is engaged. Fayerweather is a exceptional school.”

“We intended to enroll our son for just Kindergarten because the local school does only a half-day, but we are going to continue on because the school is terrific. Lots of personal attention for kids; the teachers will work with you on whatever you think is important - reading, writing, art, math, music, etc. We saw the results as the year unfolded, it's now Summer and our son is already asking to go back in the Fall.”

“Despite its stated goal of meeting the needs of individual students and families, we found that this school was unable to accommodate and nurture our child's diverse interests. The administration doesn't seem to understand younger students, the academics are 2nd rate, and too often the school confuses 'progressive' with 'permissive.' Teachers gossip about each other and their students amongst themselves and to parents. The lack of diversity is also an issue - this is basically a safety school for kids rejected by the other, better local schools. If you have another option, by all means take it.”

“WE have had one child graduate and go on to a very academically challenging high school with success and a second child still there. Fantastic and committed teachers and great teacher child ratios allow for very personalized education. Kids really get to know themselves as learners and develop confidence in their skills.”

“One of the few schools left that is able to maintain a level child focused learning that is not out of tune with the demands of the real world in terms of skills. Lots of project based learning, a sense of love of learning on the part of our children and a sense of needing to take an active part in the learning process. Our older child spent 8 happy years there, then went on to a challenging high school program, feeling very prepared. Out younger child graduates soon and it will be a loss to our family to move on!”

“Terrific progressive PK-8 school in Cambridge MA. Emphasis on addressing the needs of the individual child both socially as well as academically. Emphasizes the importance of community and stresses conflict resolution and ethics. Every child truly feels welcome and a sense of ownership.”