The Common School

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 Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
The Common School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Common School?
The application deadline for The Common School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is The Common School located?
The Common School is located in the Amherst Center neighborhood of Amherst, MA.

School Reviews

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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Hampshire County, MA is $21,939 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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