Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,750
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Village School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,750
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
dress for paint and dirt!
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
8750 for full time K-6th students, 4500 for half day preschool students
3916 for 1/2 time preschool students
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Rise Richardson
Application URL
School Notes
- The Village School is an independent school serving children in preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-6, in north central Massachusetts, offering a unique curriculum based on challenging hands-on academics, direct contact with the natural world, and kindness.
- Our aim is to nurture children's sense of wonder and to guide their pursuit of knowledge so that each child can integrate their own experience and transform it into understanding.
- The Village School's curriculum is project based. Outdoor exploration, nature observation, science experiments, nature projects, and gardening are integral aspects of the program. Science is focused on observation in nature and study of the universe.
- Academics are woven into the fabric of the child's life experience. Reading, writing and math tools are forged and honed daily in order to assist children in their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Our Investigations math curriculum helps develop critical thinking, use group problem solving, and master concepts with the aid of everyday material objects.
- Many forms of creative expression are used throughout the school, including clay work, watercolor painting, dance, music singing and movement, drama, journal work, storytelling, and creative writing.
- The school is an inseparable part of a vibrant community that integrates the school, work, and home life. parents are welcome participants in the daily life of the school, helping to create a village atmosphere where parents, students, and teachers work together in a dynamic learning community.
- We are located on the Camp Caravan 55 acre campus where children play daily in nature. We recently built a brand new light-filled school building which supports thenature-based education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Village School cost?
The Village School's tuition is approximately $8,750 for private students.
What schools are The Village School often compared to?
The Village School is often viewed alongside schools like Applewild School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of The Village School?
The acceptance rate of The Village School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
When is the application deadline for The Village School?
The application deadline for The Village School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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