Chestnut Hill School (Closed 2015)

About the School

  • Chestnut Hill School graduate programs in education are designed to meet the professional needs of teachers.
  • Since the role of the teacher is crucial in creating a healthy teaching/learning environment, the primary purpose of Chestnut Hill's graduate programs in education is to help prospective and current teachers enhance the quality of their teaching.
  • The graduate programs integrate knowledge and field experience, theory and practice.
  • The curricula offer both breadth of knowledge and in-depth specialization.
  • Teachers have the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge, to develop greater competence in their disciplines, and to discover innovative and effective approaches to the educational process.
  • In sum, the overall objective of these programs is to contribute significantly to the improvement of instruction in the classroom and, ultimately, to the quality of education in the schools.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Chestnut Hill School graduate programs in education are designed to meet the professional needs of teachers. Since the role of the teacher is crucial in creating a healthy teaching/learning environment, the primary purpose of Chestnut Hill's graduate programs in education is to help prospective and current teachers enhance the quality of their teaching. The graduate programs integrate knowledge and field experience, theory and practice. The curricula offer both breadth of knowledge and in-depth specialization. Teachers have the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge, to develop greater competence in their disciplines, and to discover innovative and effective approaches to the educational process. In sum, the overall objective of these programs is to contribute significantly to the improvement of instruction in the classroom and, ultimately, to the quality of education in the schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Chestnut Hill School?
The application deadline for Chestnut Hill School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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