PRAIRIE HILL Learning Center
Nebraska's First Wind and Solar Powered School Strawbale construction Elementary school
Environmental Summer Day Camp Program open to the public
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 104 students
- Yearly Tuition: $776
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
PRAIRIE HILL Learning Center places among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other Montessori association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 104 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 13% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 90% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Weather-appropriate clothing for farm environment) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $776 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies based on the program selected. Please visit www.prairiehill.com for fee and financial policy information. |
| Admissions Director | Jordan Hope |
| Admissions Associate | Justin Fearing |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 1 extracurricular |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Organic Gardening |
School Notes
- MISSION STATEMENT: PRAIRIE HILL Learning Center is a non-profit corporation formed in 1981 for the purpose of offering education in a historic indoor and a country outdoor environment, with an emphasis on meeting the individual and communal developmental needs of each person.
- PRAIRIE HILL Learning Center, a Montessori farm-school, is also Nebraska's first wind and solar powered school. The campus consists of 12 acres of unspoiled prairie, woods, and park-like areas.
- Our Elementary community is housed in a unique, straw-bale construction building, powered by alternative energy sources.
- The Primary program for ages 3-6 takes place in the William Charlton House of the National Historic Registry.
- We offer our students integrated experiences in music, art, gardening, and animal husbandry (horses, ducks, cats, chickens-) presented by Montessori-certified teachers. The children, along with an experienced adult guide, prepare fresh, vegetarian meals daily. PRAIRIE HILL has a 38-year history of environmental education and a commitment to the highest Montessori standards. Please visit our website: www.prairiehill.com.
Gardening and Ecology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zg3q9WqHco
Democracy in Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0eSeIgmamE
The Great Lessons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmyIIbKc-kc
Shakespeare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9csVD9ngs8
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