The Little School serves 31 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of The Little School is 16:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
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 Little School?
The application deadline for The Little School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to The Little School is Capitol Baptist School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dover First Christian School (1.8 miles away)
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