Our mission is to be an accessible place of learning that nurtures a sense of community, respect for individual differences, the land, lifelong learning and a connection between the cultural life of our rural community and that of the world beyond.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Inclusive Program
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- Ages 2.5 - 6 throughout the year
- Summer Camps for 2.5- 14 year olds for 6 weeks in the summer
- Leadership training programs for adolescents
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Orchard School The?
The application deadline for Orchard School The is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Orchard School The is Kroka Expeditions Semester School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Compass School (7.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Saxtons River Montessori School (11.9 miles away)
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767 Forest Road
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 835-9087
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 835-9087
1.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
7.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
9.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
The Greenwood School ![The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.")
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
10.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
10.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 68 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
767 Forest Road
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 835-9087
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 835-9087
1.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
7.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Greenwood School ![The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.")
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
10.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
11.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.]( "Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.")
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
7.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
9.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
The Greenwood School ![The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.")
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
10.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
10.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 68 students
Pioneer Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
13 Mount Gilboa Rd
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4803
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4803
10.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saxtons River Montessori School
Montessori School
14 Westminister St
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
11.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.]( "Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.")
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School ![Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School]( "Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
100 Maple Ave
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County ![Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County Photo - Montessori Schoolhouse Toddler Classroom, Keene, NH. School year programs for children ages 16 months to six years old.]( "Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County Photo - Montessori Schoolhouse Toddler Classroom, Keene, NH. School year programs for children ages 16 months to six years old.")
Montessori School
28 Hurricane Road
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3301
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3301
13.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keene Montessori School
Montessori School
125 Railroad St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Academy School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Western Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
9546.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Green Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
164 Green Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3737
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3737
9546.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Newbrook Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 School Road
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7536
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7536
9548.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Chesterfield Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 Old Chesterfield Rd.
Chesterfield, NH 03443
(603) 363-8301
Chesterfield, NH 03443
(603) 363-8301
9548.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Dummerston Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Schoolhouse Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 254-2733
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 254-2733
9548.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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