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Rye Country Day School

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Rye, NH

1245 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

In Rye, New Hampshire, Rye Country Day School is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 6 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 163 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
6
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
163 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of preschool programs in New Hampshire.
    • Compared with 25 preschool programs in New Hampshire.

    Students by survey year

    15’11–128’13–148’15–168’19–206’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K97
    TK6

    Student body

    White67%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Black17%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in New Hampshire

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Rye Country Day School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Rye Country Day School

    What grades does Rye Country Day School serve?

    Rye Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Rye Country Day School?

    About 6 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Rye Country Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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