Peachtown Elementary School is an independent non-sectarian day school for grades Pre-K through 8, located on the Wells College campus in Aurora, New York.
With an enrollment of 25 students and a student teacher ratio of 6:1, Peachtown offers a highly individualized educational program featuring: multi-age classrooms, global education, interdisciplinary curriculum, developmental approach, hands-on learning, foreign languages, swimming instruction, creative and performing arts.
Peachtown was founded in 1990. A Peachtown education promotes personal responsibility and self-reliance, as well as a sense of family, tolerance and community.
Located in a former home, the informal setting creates a comfortable and secure environment.
Children learn at a pace that challenges, but does not intimidate or bore.
A close relationship with the surrounding community results in a robust and authentic educational experience.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 17, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Need-based scholarships are available
Application URL
School Notes
- About Us
- Peachtown Elementary School is an independent non-sectarian day school for grades Pre-K through 8, located on the Wells College campus in Aurora, New York. With an enrollment of 25 students and a student teacher ratio of 6:1, Peachtown offers a highly individualized educational program featuring: multi-age classrooms, global education, interdisciplinary curriculum, developmental approach, hands-on learning, foreign languages, swimming instruction, creative and performing arts. Peachtown was founded in 1990.
- Our Philosophy
- A Peachtown education promotes personal responsibility and self-reliance, as well as a sense of family, tolerance and community. Located in a former home, the informal setting creates a comfortable and secure environment. Children learn at a pace that challenges, but does not intimidate or bore.
- Our Students
- From all walks of life and of all abilities, from different ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds, Peachtown students form one cohesive community. Most students enrolled at Peachtown live within 20 miles of Aurora. Current students are from the Southern Cayuga, Union Springs, Auburn, Moravia, Lansing and Ithaca school districts.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Peachtown Elementary School cost?
Peachtown Elementary School's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Peachtown Elementary School?
The application deadline for Peachtown Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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