Blue Rock is lower Hudson Valley`s only progressive, independent day school for grades K-8.
Founded in 1987 to provide a non-test driven, project-based, experiential classroom environment.
In small class settings, children follow their natural curiosity and innate love of learning.
Critical thinking, collaboration and creativity is encouraged, as students engage in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and discovery-based curriculum infused with the arts, nature, and play.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,900
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,900
Tuition Notes
Tuition for half day Kindergarten is $13,740 and tuition for full day students from K-8th grade is $22,900
% on Financial Aid
50%
Admissions Director
Rachel Bobrow
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
African Drumming, Fiber Arts, Pottery
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Horseback Riding, Yoga
African Drumming, Fiber Arts, Pottery
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Horseback Riding, Yoga
School Notes
- Blue Rock School offers a progressive education with a hands-on, experiential approach. Our unique learning environment encourages children to follow their own natural curiosity and innate love of learning. In our smaller classes, children engage in a thoughtful, multidisciplinary, and discovery-based curriculum infused with the arts, nature, and play, while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration and creativity.
- Practicing a commitment to civil discourse and global community, students actively engage in an educational environment which fosters respect, harmony and an understanding and appreciation of the diversity. Social Learning and positive communication skills are embedded into our curriculum. Students learn that conflict and resolution are important and meaningful parts of successful coexistence, as natural moments of disagreement are used to deepen understanding and hone listening skills.
- Our exceptionally talented and committed teachers consciously choose to teach in an environment where the relationship to the students is at the center and the bridge from which curriculum and academic/artistic achievement are reached.The majority of teachers have Masters degrees in education, as well as additional degrees in Special Education and the Arts. All our teachers hold in common an open and questioning attitude toward the art of education, and that learning is a lifetime journey.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Blue Rock School cost?
Blue Rock School's tuition is approximately $22,900 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Blue Rock School?
The application deadline for Blue Rock School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 11/11/2020
My daughter went to Blue Rock for 7th and 8th grade. It was a wonderful, wholesome learning experience for her. She went on more trips in her first year there than she did throughout all her years in public school. I was worried about her not having tests but she is now in High School and is doing very well on all of her tests. I highly recommend it if you want a small school where the teachers really know your child. They teach YOUR child, not just the material.
5 8/11/2018
Our three children have loved being at Blue Rock every year! One is graduated, one is in seventh grade and one in fifth grade and they all relish the things that make the school special. The time outside really fosters friendships and a love and respect of nature. The smaller class sizes are amazing! This allows the teachers to really get to know the students. Blue Rock is a place where children feel comfortable being themselves. The holistic nature of the school respects each student as a unique individual. You will not find a more dedicated group of educators to support your child in every way.Academically, they are challenged, but in a way that honors different types of learners.Our children have loved school all the way through and so have we! It`s a great community to be a part of.
5 8/11/2018
My children have all attended Blue Rock since kindergarten. I have one alum and two current students. The school instills a true "love of learning" in the students. The curriculum is such that it encourages curiosity and this curiosity extends beyond the 8th grade. I also appreciate that the arts are still important here - every student has art, music, and drama. Lastly, I love that my kids are outside in nature playing and having fun, but then can come inside and be super focused in the classroom, learning what they need to be prepared for high school. If you want a place where the joy of learning is nurtured with individualized attention, I encourage you to take a close look at Blue Rock.
5 2/24/2015
My children attend Blue Rock School ranging from Kindergarten through Sixth Grade and I am more impressed each year with the focus and passion of the teachers and administrators. My kids are out doors for recess for an hour each day! They love going to school, they enjoy learning, and I feel that they are being educated in a way that acknowledges the effects of body and soul on the intellectual life of a child. If you are looking for an option that will support your child in every possible way you can imagine, Blue Rock School is your place.
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