Founded in 1985, the Nantucket New School is a coeducational day school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight.
The school maintains a program that emphasizes academic excellence and personal responsibility and that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
The school is committed to the purposeful involvement of its students and teachers in the unique community that is Nantucket.
The Nantucket New School provides a level of individualized
instruction to each student by maintaining small classes and a low
student/teacher ratio.
The strong relationships between the students and teachers are
chief among the strengths of the school; these relationships are
characterized by mutual respect, trust, and consistent recognition
of each student as an individual person and learner.
The school maintains a warm, nuturing, family atmosphere where
students of different ages interact on a regular basis.
Nantucket New School is committed to maintaining a student body
that reflects the diversity of the island in as many ways possible,
including students with varied backgrounds and an assortment of
academic and personal stengths and experiences. Core Values:
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Quick Stats (2023)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 135 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Massachusetts is $21,753 for elementary schools and $36,518 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
