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Why choose Benchmark? When your bright child has a learning difference, you want to be sure that you are choosing an educational home where your child will be understood, supported, and can thrive.
At its founding in 1970, Benchmark School was an educational pioneer in supporting children who learn differently, and it remains so today. In our five decades of helping children with learning differences, we have graduated thousands of students who have gone on to thrive educationally and professionally. Our time-tested approach and proven successes are unparalleled.
Benchmark School's mission is to help bright students who have yet to reach their potential become confident and strategic thinkers, learners, and problem-solvers who meet with success in school and in life.
We believe that every child is entitled to a learning environment where there is respect for uniqueness and instruction is designed to build on students' strengths, help address their weaknesses, and develop their potential.
Benchmark develops self-efficacy, confidence, social skills, and motivation for learning along with a focus on academic skills.
No additional fees
Grades 1-5: $45,700
Grades 6-8: $47,600 (includes the use of a MacBook for each student)
Tuition covers all fees, including the individual electronic devices (laptops/iPads), sports, activities, field trips, clubs, books, and lunch.
Benchmark School is an independent, co-educational school for
bright children in grades 1-8 who learn differently.
Benchmark is intentional about cultivating an accepting and
supportive climate that allowsour studentsthe space to
flourish as learners and to make lasting friendships.
Classes are intentionally small, with no more than 13 students
per classroom and multiple teachers in all language arts and math
classrooms.
Self-efficacy, confidence, social skills and motivation for
learning are emphasized along with a focus on academic skills.
Instruction at Benchmark is provided in an environment that is
structured and supportive while being intellectually
stimulating.
Our graduates are prepared to find success in high school,
college and beyond, with virtually all of our graduates going on to
higher education, attending many of our nation's top colleges and
universities.
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