The Common School's mission is to develop strong academic and social skills while nurturing each child's love of learning, respect and compassion for others, and commitment to the environment.
The Common School creates a safe and stimulating atmosphere for learning that encourages children to trust in themselves and others, honor differences, question, take risks, collaborate, assume responsibility, and discover individual areas of strength and interest.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,500
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Common School cost?
The Common School's tuition is approximately $22,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Common School?
The application deadline for The Common School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Common School located?
The Common School is located in the Amherst Center neighborhood of Amherst, MA.
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The nearest high school and preschool to The Common School is The Hartsbrook School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Amherst Montessori School (2.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
33 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Tuition listed
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
739 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
17.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amherst Montessori School
Montessori School
27 Pomeroy Ln
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
2.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School Reviews
5 3/2/2019
TCS is a hidden gem. The strengths of the school are far and away the faculty and the curriculum. The teachers are simply phenomenal; the range of seasoned professionals and young innovators provides the best of the best. The curriculum is under constant review and changes with the tides as needed depending not only on the social climate, but the interests of the students.
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