Boxberry School (Closed 2025)

350 Island Pond Road
Harrison, ME 04040

About the School

  • Boxberry School Small classes, multi-age groupings, flexible curricula, and time to experiment and explore enable us to support children who are at many different educational levels.
  • Our program recognizes that every child’s innate curiosity and interests are an integral part of their academic success and that each child’s mind is unique.
  • We seek to build children’s confidence and knowledge by offering a curriculum that addresses multiple ways of learning a school atmosphere that supports creativity with a teaching that asks for critical thinking.
  • Teachers employ a hands-on, interactive, theme-based approach to classroom topics.
  • Skills in language, math, sciences and social studies will be addressed as students delve into aspects of the current theme that interests them.
  • We recognize and value the many ways that children learn.
  • Class sizes at the Boxberry School are small to allow teachers to identify and work with each child's learning style.
  • Our custom-built school is an inspiring center for learning and exploration.
  • Spacious classrooms, filled with natural light, create a perfect environment for solving a math puzzle, painting a masterpiece, or for getting lost in a book.
  • Our vision for Boxberry School includes the building of deep, long-lasting relationships between students, teachers, parents and the greater Oxford Hills community.
  • We especially see the participation of parents in school activities as an integral part of the learning process.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Financial Scholarships are available for some students
Admissions Director
Kim Camous

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Boxberry School cost?
Boxberry School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Boxberry School?
The application deadline for Boxberry School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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