Vision - A world of liberated, actualized individuals that see our selves as semi-autonomous wholes and as interdependent parts capable of working with instead of against each other and our planet.
Mission - Supporting individuals learning how to create our own paths through life and how to put our differences together as we interact, form relationships and build community with each other and the rest of the world.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked TN School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,200
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Farm School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
ACT Score
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
We specialize in bright quirky kids
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
![The Farm School Student By Grade The Farm School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/26000/26335/the-farm-school-chart-bowgVac.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
6 students
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Lindsay Englade
Admissions Associate
Sara Moore
School Notes
- Organizational Structure: The Farm School is a consensus-democratic school. We attempt to achieve consensus on all shared decisions and use voting to make decisions when this seems like the most peaceful path to a decision. We make decisions about the daily functioning of the school during school meetings where students and teachers each have equal voice. Our Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) makes decisions about the daily functioning of the school that require the input of parents. We make decisions specific to individual students during triadic meetings that include a student, her/his advisor and a family member. Our school board is accountable for the functioning of the school as a business entity (non-profit corporation). We entrust our Principal to make recommendations about how to achieve our mission and to make time sensitive decisions on our behalf. What We Teach At The Farm School students learn as they apply basic skills and content to real-world problems. We use the following lenses into the subject areas to focus our responsive curriculum and to connect what our students learn to their and our community's needs, interests, experiences and values.
- Science, Math and Technology for Peace, Equality and Sustainability: Applying science, math and technology towards personal, community and planetary peace and sustainability.
- Social Science for Peace, Equality and Sustainability: Applying social science towards peaceful, equitable, and sustainable solutions to personal, community and international conflicts.
- Communication Arts for Peace, Equality and Sustainability: Communicating in the service of equality, peace and sustainability for all beings using multiple languages, music, art forms and media (including magazines, newspaper, radio, the Internet, bumper stickers, T-shirts, posters and banners). Being in Our Bodies: Being in and moving our bodies peacefully and sustainably.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Farm School cost?
The Farm School's tuition is approximately $1,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Farm School?
The acceptance rate of The Farm School is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.
What is The Farm School's ranking?
The Farm School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Least expensive tuition, Highest average ACT score and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Farm School?
The application deadline for The Farm School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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