Little River Community School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Canton, NY
1227 County Route 25, Canton, NY 13617
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Canton since at least 2011
Little River Community School is an independent private school in Canton, New York, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 35 students and around 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 35
- Teachers
- 5.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 16 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 89% 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 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 Little River Community School
What grades does Little River Community School serve?
Little River Community School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Little River Community School?
About 35 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Little River Community School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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