Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,750
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Mandala School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,750
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
most
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
The way learning should be
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,750
Tuition Notes
variety of payment schedules
% on Financial Aid
20%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kelsey Zimmermann
Application URL
Request Information
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesArt Program
Arts and CraftsMusic Class
Music LessonsMusic Program
School Notes
- Mandala School in East Aurora, NY serves coed students from kindergarten through 8th grade with a total enrollment of 20-30 students.
- The school maintains a studentteacher ratio of 6:1 with an average class size of 6 and employs 5 teachers.
- Founded in 2008, this suburban K8 private school offers a rolling admissions process. Annual tuition is $10,750 with 20% of students receiving financial aid.
- Mandala School has a casual dress code and provides a postgraduate year option within its academic offerings.
- Democracy-based, hands-on, no-graded school following a traditional one-room-schoolhouse model of teaching children wherever they are academically. Our two rules: 1) Be kinder than you want to be 2) Don't interfere with learning. Our main emphasis is on helping people get along with each other while collaborating through problem solving and communication.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mandala School cost?
Mandala School's tuition is approximately $10,750 for private students.
What schools are Mandala School often compared to?
Mandala School is often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Waldorf School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Mandala School?
The acceptance rate of Mandala School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
When is the application deadline for Mandala School?
The application deadline for Mandala School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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