Little River Community School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 33 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,135
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Little River Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Little River Community School
Kind	3
1	3
2	4
3	4
4	5
5	2
6	1
7	2
8	2
10	1
11	1
12	5

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Year Founded

1999

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Campus Size

5 acres

School Motto

Have your kid come home happy

Student Body

Total Students

33 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools (NCACS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,135

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Tuition Notes

Tuition aid available for low and middle income families.

% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

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School Notes

Little River Community School is an alternative school serving 40 students, grades K-12, in a four-room schoolhouse, in Canton, NY. At Little River, we have a fundamental trust in children and their inherent motivation to learn about their world.
Children are given the opportunity to embark on their quest for knowledge and understanding at their own pace.
We provide many resources for this journey, including experience, support, encouragement, a variety of hands-on learning materials and opportunities for field trips.
With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, we create the "one-room school house" model where students of all ages work together in the same class.
Children are encouraged to understand and relate to the changing world around them.
Given the opportunity, the students develop self-reliance and confidence, enabling them to make decisions and to take responsibility for the results of their actions.
We nurture continued self-motivation rather than dependence on external motivation.
Little River students are encouraged to help one another and learn through cooperation.

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How much does Little River Community School cost?

Little River Community School's tuition is approximately $6,135 for private students.

What schools are Little River Community School often compared to?

Little River Community School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Mary's Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Little River Community School?

The acceptance rate of Little River Community School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What is Little River Community School's ranking?

Little River Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Little River Community School?

The application deadline for Little River Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New York is $21,988 for elementary schools and $26,592 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).