The Circle School
The Circle School is a non-profit, independent preschool, elementary, and middle school in a family cooperative environment. Currently we provide programs for children 3 - 14 years of age.
The Circle School provides small classes, individual attention, and a curriculum that emphasizes the arts, music, and knowledge of world cultures.
The Circle School's educational mission is to foster and encourage each child's awareness and respect for her/his own unique self, within a framework of shared community ethics and knowledge, as the foundation for relevant and innovative leadership development.
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 90 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,500
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Clothes that kids can get messy in!)
(Clothes that kids can get messy in!)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$6500 K-8
$7600 PreK
Summer Program Cost Notes
Afternoon and morning sessions available each week from June 3- August 2. Register for as many weeks as you'd like!
School Notes
- The Circle School is a non-profit, independent preschool and elementary in a family cooperative environment. Currently we provide programs for children ages 3 to 13. The Circle School provides small classes, individual attention, and a curriculum that emphasizes the arts, music, and knowledge of world cultures. The Circle School's educational mission is to foster and encourage each child's awareness and respect for her/his own unique self, within a framework of shared community ethics and knowledge, as the foundation for relevant and innovative leadership development.
Source: Verified school update
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