The Free School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Albany, NY
8 Elm St, Albany, NY 12202
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of independent schools in New York
The Free School is an independent private school in Albany, New York, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 4 students and around 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of independent elementary schools in New York. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 4
- Teachers
- 3.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 2 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 98% of independent elementary schools in New York (1 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 99% 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 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 The Free School
What grades does The Free School serve?
The Free School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Free School?
About 4 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Free School?
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