Birch School (THE)
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Rock Tavern, NY
9 Vance Ln, Rock Tavern, NY 12575
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Birch School (THE) is an independent private school in Rock Tavern, New York, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 24 students and around 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 24
- Teachers
- 3.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 14 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about Birch School (THE).
How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of independent schools in New York.
- Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
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 Birch School (THE)
What grades does Birch School (THE) serve?
Birch School (THE) serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Birch School (THE)?
About 24 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Birch School (THE)?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley NY
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–11
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
New Windsor, NY2.3 mi
Congregation Mesifta Ohr Hatalmud
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
The only Jewish school in New Windsor
New Windsor, NY4.9 mi
Blooming Grove Academy
Special education school · Grades K–10
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
New Windsor, NY5.2 mi
San Miguel Academy of Newburgh
Alternative school · Grades 5–8
The only independent school in Newburgh
Newburgh, NY6.4 mi
Nora Cronin Presentation Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–8
The only all-girls school in Newburgh
Newburgh, NY6.6 mi
Most Precious Blood School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in New York
Walden, NY7.0 mi