Bethlehem Childrens School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1
Slingerlands, NY
12 Fisher Blvd, Slingerlands, NY 12159
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in New York
- Serving families in Slingerlands since at least 2011
In Slingerlands, New York, Bethlehem Childrens School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 1st grade. About 13 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of independent elementary schools in New York. Enrollment is up about 30% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–1
- Students
- 13
- Teachers
- 2.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 9 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of independent elementary schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% 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
- 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 Bethlehem Childrens School
What grades does Bethlehem Childrens School serve?
Bethlehem Childrens School serves grades Pre-K–1.
How many students attend Bethlehem Childrens School?
About 13 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bethlehem Childrens School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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