Pinecrest School

Specialties

Pinecrest School is committed to providing a positive social & emotional environment for student development. The school provides an atmosphere that bolsters self-​confidence and equips its students with the cognitive skills necessary to undertake & succeed in rigorous academic pursuits throughout their lives. It strives to reinforce basic values such as honesty, integrity, respect for others & an appreciation for diversity. Family involvement in the Pinecrest educational experience, low student-​teacher ratios, caring & committed teachers & a cohesive school community combine with a rigorous educational program to foster the development in students of high self-​esteem, independence, responsibility & an eagerness to meet challenges. Our ability to meet the individual needs of children, in close consultation with their parents, enables each student to grow academically, socially & emotionally at his or her own pace within a nurturing & supportive educational environment.

History

Established in 1957.

Pinecrest School, serving children age three — sixth grade, is a coeducational nonsectarian, independent school founded in 1957. The school is a non-​profit corporation owned by parents, faculty and staff who elect from among themselves a Board of Trustees to set school policy. Administrative and educational matters are managed by a full-​time Head of School. Additionally, the school offers a summer camp program, Pinecrest Summer Pavilion, to rising K-​6 students.