The Dome School is a private, non-profit, parent cooperative organization dedicated to providing a healthy environment for child development and education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Yearly Tuition: $325
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
School Motto
Igniting a lifelong love of learning and deep caring for humanity & nature
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
This is the tuition price per month for elementary and secondary school programs. $225 for Kindergarten and $130 for Preschool.
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Rangers afterschool program
Rangers afterschool program
School Notes
- We encourage the development of eachchild as a healthy individual and we foster discovery, creativity, communication and self-esteem. We provide an environment that encourages children to progress and develop at a rate based on their own abilities.
- The schoolcombines a multi-age classroom with parent and community involvement and it operates on a cooperative,non-discriminatory, non-hierarchical basis. Our goal is to facilitate the education and development of each child intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Dome School cost?
The Dome School's tuition is approximately $325 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Dome School?
The application deadline for The Dome School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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