The Little Red Schoolhouse

The Little Red Schoolhouse in Somerset, MA, is a co–ed, nonsectarian kindergarten program serving 180 students in a suburban community.
Founded in 1905, this early childhood private school offers a single–grade setting for kindergarten with one teacher, resulting in a 180:1 student–teacher ratio.
Annual tuition at this Somerset kindergarten program is $25,000, higher than the average tuition for elementary private schools in the Bristol area.
The school operates on a 50–acre campus and is part of the early childhood education landscape in suburban Massachusetts.
The Little Red Schoolhouse ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for its founding year, reflecting its long history in the region.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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When is the application deadline for The Little Red Schoolhouse?
The application deadline for The Little Red Schoolhouse is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Bristol County, MA is $9,433 for elementary schools and $15,135 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bristol County, MA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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