Naturally Grown School (Closed 2021)

Naturally Grown School in Mills River, NC, serves 18 students in grades pre–kindergarten through sixth grade within a rural community setting.
The school operates as a co–ed, nonsectarian elementary program with a total of three teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 6:1.
Enrollment includes 14.29% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity in the student body.
As a rural private school, Naturally Grown School provides education for early childhood through early elementary grades with a focus on small class sizes.
The school is one of several private options in the Mills River area, with nearby schools offering programs through higher grade levels.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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 Naturally Grown School?
The application deadline for Naturally Grown School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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