Blue Rock School

110 Demarest Mill Road, West Nyack, NY, 10994-0109
Tel: (845)535-3353
Grades: K - 8 | 96 students
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At Blue Rock School, we believe that students learn best through direct experience, in a child-centered environment. We intentionally keep our classes small, giving the teachers the ability to work closely with our children in a hands-on approach. We offer a challenging academic curriculum, which is balanced and fully integrated with art, poetry, music and drama. Within our creative classrooms, our teachers also consider the social and physical dynamics of each child, as well as their relationship to the environment and world around them. Our goal is for our students become thoughtful, well-rounded, responsible human beings.

School Overview:
Blue Rock School
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1987
Student Body
Total Students 96 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (NY School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 11 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $18,300
Tuition Notes Tuition for half day Kindergarten is $10,980 and tuition for full day students from K-8th grade is $18,300
% on Financial Aid 42%
Admissions Director Beverly Stycos

School Notes:

    • Small Classes
    • Thought-Provoking Curriculum 
    • Experiencial, Project-Based Learning
    • Warm and Nurturing Atmosphere

    Profile last updated: 05/08/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Blue Rock School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
St Anthony School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.8 mi. away
Albertus Magnus High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.3 mi. away
Preschool Play House/funland
Gr. K | 1.9 mi. away
St. Catharine Of Alexandria School
Gr. PK-8 | 2 mi. away
St Dominic's School
Gr. 2-9 | 2 mi. away

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