Alternative School for Math & 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
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Corning since at least 2011
Alternative School for Math & 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. Enrollment has grown about 64% since 2011–12. 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 survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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?
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Questions about Alternative School for Math & Science
What grades does Alternative School for Math & Science serve?
Alternative School for Math & Science serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend Alternative School for Math & Science?
About 139 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Alternative School for Math & Science?
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