Alternative School for Math and Science
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Corning, NY
291 E 1st St, Corning, NY 14830
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Alternative School for Math and Science is an independent private school in Corning, New York, for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. It has about 139 students and around 8 students per teacher. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- Students
- 139
- Teachers
- 18 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 77 girls, 62 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 76% of independent elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 85 independent elementary schools in New York.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Alternative School for Math and Science
What grades does Alternative School for Math and Science serve?
Alternative School for Math and Science serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend Alternative School for Math and Science?
About 139 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Alternative School for Math and Science?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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