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 (2026)
- 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.: 11:1
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 elementary school is Amherst Montessori School (2.3 miles away)
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33 Prospect Street
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(413) 585-3270
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(413) 585-3270
7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Tuition listed
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(413) 586-1908
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(413) 773-1700
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
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27 Pomeroy Ln
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Amherst, MA 01002
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(413) 788-0300
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(413) 788-0300
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193 Bay Road
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(413) 586-1908
Hadley, MA 01035
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Miles
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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
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(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
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27 Pomeroy Ln
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
2.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 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
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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
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
253 S. Royalston Rd
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-3505
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-3505
25.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
56 Burditt Ave
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-0746
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-0746
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27 Pomeroy Ln
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
2.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
193 Bay Road
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(413) 586-1908
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(413) 586-1908
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
51 Bates Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Cutchins Program
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
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(413) 584-1310
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
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Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622
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193 Bay Road
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(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
Cutchins Program
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78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
6.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students
66 School St
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
7.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3231
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3231
10.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 490 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Center School
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30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
12.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
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Amherst Montessori School
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27 Pomeroy Ln
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
2.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 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
51 Bates Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Cutchins Program
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78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
6.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students
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(413) 584-6622
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(413) 584-6622
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Miles
Quick Facts
193 Bay Road
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(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
51 Bates Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Special Education School
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
Hill Institute Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
83 Pine St
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 584-1725
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 584-1725
8.2 miles
Gr: K | 5 students
Gorse Childrens Center
Vocational/Technical School
27 Morgan St
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 533-9819
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 533-9819
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Munger Hill
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Mallard Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
9486.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Abner Gibbs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6418
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6418
9486.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Highland
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
9486.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-1900
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-1900
9486.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Westfield Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Smith Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6533
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6533
9486.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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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