Downtown Little School offers a pre-school program for young children that emphasizes social and emotional growth, while giving careful attention to cognitive and physical development.
We offer an individualized program that supports the strengths and responds to the needs of each child and family.
We emphasize independence, learning through experience, and self-discovery. It is our belief that all children benefit from diversity of all kinds.
We seek racial, socioeconomic and cultural diversity, and we accept children with special needs.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Downtown Little School often compared to?
Downtown Little School is often viewed alongside schools like The Lang School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Downtown Little School?
The application deadline for Downtown Little School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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