Since the beginning of The Phoenix School in 1981, we have been committed to being a school near the heart of the city, not only to make use of community resources, but also to be a vibrant part of our neighborhood. Even at our current location on the edge of the downtown, Phoenix kids are still a part of the Salem scene, moving easily along its sidewalks, a familiar sight to business people in the downtown as they run errands, clean up, collect ink cartridges from area businesses, make deliveries, walk to the Common, the YMCA, or the Peabody Essex Museum, celebrate May Day on Salem Common, attend a Rotary meeting, or participate in City events and celebrations.

Personalized Education, Creativity and Community Engagement

We develop caring, self confident, inquisitive, competent individuals responsive to a changing, complex world. We believe a personalized education supports a love of learning and provides academic growth without boundaries. Our K-8 immersive partnership experience cultivates leadership and problem-solving skills, while our project-based learning spanning all subjects gives students the opportunity to think deeply on topics of interest. Phoenix educators are not just math or science teachers, but experts in student academic motivation, creating effective habits, and student empowerment. They think outside the box and know that there is a learning opportunity everywhere.

The Phoenix School is a place where…

Learning is an adventure
Basic skills come alive as tools leading to further knowledge, not as ends in themselves.
Excellence comes from challenge, curiosity, and hard work.
Kids of different ages work and learn together in mutually beneficial ways.
Respect for one another and taking responsibility for one’s actions are integral parts of the school experience.
Kids and teachers of diverse backgrounds work and learn together.
The creative arts are an integral part of the curriculum.
Kids care – about themselves, about their community, about the world.
Parents are active partners in their child’s education.
Teachers come to learn.