The Common School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–6
Amherst, MA
521 S Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in Massachusetts
- Serving families in Amherst since at least 2011
The Common School is an independent private school in Amherst, Massachusetts, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 71 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 71
- Teachers
- 15 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 37 girls, 34 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 56 independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 The Common School
What grades does The Common School serve?
The Common School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend The Common School?
About 71 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Common School?
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