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Mandala School

738 Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052

Tel: (716) 374-0678

www.mandalaschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mandala School
Kind	4
1	4
2	4
3	1
4	1
5	5
6	1
7	2
8	1

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

most

Year Founded

2008

School Calendar

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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

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Tuition Notes

variety of payment schedules

% on Financial Aid

20%

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kelsey Zimmermann

Application URL

Online Application

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.

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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 76%.

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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The average private school tuition in Erie County, NY is $12,986 for elementary schools and $15,419 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Erie County, NY is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).