Hill Institute Kindergarten in Florence, MA is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving kindergarten students in a suburban neighborhood.
The school enrolls 5 students in grade K with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 2 teaching staff.
Hill Institute Kindergarten operates exclusively as a co–educational kindergarten program within the Florence community.
The school is located near Northampton and serves families seeking a small–scale early learning program in the western Massachusetts area.
Tuition information is not provided, with local private elementary school average tuition in Hampshire County at approximately $32,352.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hill Institute Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Hill Institute Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hill Institute Kindergarten is Cutchins Program (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Campus School Of Smith College (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech (1.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
33 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
1.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Tuition listed
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257 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622
1.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 59 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Special Education School
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
51 Bates Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Cutchins Program
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
2.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students
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