Carbondale New School

1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd Carbondale, IL 62902
www.carbondalenewschool.com

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Carbondale New School has small classes, where children learn at their own pace.
  • Time for reading, math, science, the arts, and music are part of the curriculum.
  • Hands on learning and field trips make lessons come alive.
  • The playground includes a small pine and hard wood forest and a big grassy field, and yes, CNS students get dirty! Fresh air, learning about nature, good animal husbandry and becoming good stewards of the land are some of the things CNS students gain from the school.
  • Carbondale New School has always been a leader in implementing innovative teaching methods and concepts that several years later are reported in the media as "progressive" or "cutting edge." For instance, our teachers have many years of experience with "hands on" approaches to teaching mathematics and science.
  • Language arts are integrated into the instruction and learning of all subjects.
  • The school's theme-based curriculum encourages students to make important connections among subjects and to pursue and develop their own intellectual interests.
  • The curriculum also permits classes to share knowledge.
  • These relationships among the classes are an important feature of the school.
  • Younger students gain confidence as they demonstrate their accomplishments while older students have the opportunity to realize their potential as mentors.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1974
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Student Body

Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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School Notes

  • Carbondale New School has small classes, where children learn at their own pace. Time for reading, math, science, the arts, and music are part of the curriculum. Hands on learning and field trips make lessons come alive. The playground includes a small pine and hard wood forest and a big grassy field, and yes, CNS students get dirty! Fresh air, learning about nature, good animal husbandry and becoming good stewards of the land are some of the things CNS students gain from the school. Carbondale New School has always been a leader in implementing innovative teaching methods and concepts that several years later are reported in the media as "progressive" or "cutting edge." For instance, our teachers have many years of experience with "hands on" approaches to teaching mathematics and science. Language arts are integrated into the instruction and learning of all subjects. The school's theme-based curriculum encourages students to make important connections among subjects and to pursue and develop their own intellectual interests. The curriculum also permits classes to share knowledge. These relationships among the classes are an important feature of the school. Younger students gain confidence as they demonstrate their accomplishments while older students have the opportunity to realize their potential as mentors.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Carbondale New School often compared to?
Carbondale New School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Carbondale New School?
The application deadline for Carbondale New School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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