Ambleside School of the Adirondacks
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 26 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,750
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 26 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 5 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,750 |
| % on Financial Aid | 50% |
| Admissions Director | Jeanie Petteys |
School Notes
- Ambleside School Adirondacks offers a profoundly Christian approach to education.
- Located within public school busing distance of Saratoga, Glens Falls, South Glens Falls, Corinth, Hadley/Luzerne, Lake George and Queensbury.
- Serves the tri-county area.
- Based on the writings of late 19th century Christian educator, Charlotte M. Mason, who developed three principles of education: Education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, and a Life.
- Students are given the best editions of the richest books, assembled by a team of international educators.
- Ideas are gleaned through narration, an approach which serves to foster deep, critical thinking skills.
- Children are not ranked and graded.
- Teachers assess students daily in narration and conduct, and weekly in math and writing.
- In an atmosphere of friendly support, students learn the deep satisfaction of having done their best.
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to Ambleside School of the Adirondacks is The Kings School (6.1 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Wilton Baptist Academy (8.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- CorinthThe Kings School(Christian)Grades: K-12 | 169 students
6.1 miles
6087 NY-9N
Corinth, NY 12822
(518)654-6230 6.1 K-12
169 - GansevoortWilton Baptist Academy(Baptist)Grades: PK-12 | 23 students
8.6 miles
755 Route 9
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518)583-2736 8.6 PK-12
23 - QueensburyUcp Of The Tri-counties/prospect SchoolSpecial Education SchoolGrades: PK | 92 students
8.9 miles
133 Aviation Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518)798-0170 8.9 PK
92 - Glens FallsSt Mary-alphonsus Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: NS-8 | 218 students
11.2 miles
10-12 Church St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518)792-3178 11.2 NS-8
218 - Saratoga SpringsSaratoga Hansel & GretelDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 5 students
11.3 miles
66 Seward Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518)584-0934 11.3 PK-K
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