Saplings a Forest and Nature Preschool
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–2
Sanbornton, NH
266 Upper Bay Rd, Sanbornton, NH 03269
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in New Hampshire
In Sanbornton, New Hampshire, Saplings a Forest and Nature Preschool is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. About 18 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent elementary schools in New Hampshire. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 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–2
- Students
- 18
- Teachers
- 2.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent elementary schools in New Hampshire (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of independent elementary schools in New Hampshire.
- Compared with 11 independent elementary schools in New Hampshire.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in New Hampshire
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Saplings a Forest and Nature Preschool whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) · Education savings account
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 Saplings a Forest and Nature Preschool
What grades does Saplings a Forest and Nature Preschool serve?
Saplings a Forest and Nature Preschool serves grades Pre-K–2.
How many students attend Saplings a Forest and Nature Preschool?
About 18 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Saplings a Forest and Nature Preschool?
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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