Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–3
Essex, NY
6 Leaning Rd, Essex, NY 12936
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 84% of independent schools in New York
In Essex, New York, Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. About 20 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of independent elementary schools in New York. Enrollment is up about 18% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 6 hours, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–3
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 5.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 13 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 173 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of independent elementary schools in New York (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 82% 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 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
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 Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm
What grades does Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm serve?
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm serves grades Pre-K–3.
How many students attend Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm?
About 20 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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