Founded in 1980, The Neighborhood Schoolhouse is a progressive preschool and elementary school.
Located on beautiful Solar Hill, the school's gently sloping grounds offer two playgrounds and direct access to more than 400 acres of woodlands with extensive nature trails.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies according to program. Please call for current tuition rates. We offer a generous financial aid and work study program.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Julia von Ranson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning and to provide our students with the skills needed to contribute to their communities as insightful, effective, caring individuals. Children learn in their own unique ways and at their own unique pace. Our responsibility is to nurture and encourage children's growth by providing a rich and challenging environment. We educate the whole child, realizing the importance of social, emotional, intellectual, and creative growth. We provide a safe, nurturing environment in which the children's developmental needs are recognized. We provide opportunities for the children to take an active role in their education, and to interact with children of all ages. Our students raise questions and seek answers on their own. They experiment, discover the diversity within themselves and their surroundings, and openly meet new challenges.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Neighborhood Schoolhouse often compared to?
Neighborhood Schoolhouse is often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Montessori School, Community Schoolhouse by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Neighborhood Schoolhouse?
The acceptance rate of Neighborhood Schoolhouse is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What sports does Neighborhood Schoolhouse offer?
Neighborhood Schoolhouse offers 5 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Cycling, Dance, Nordic Skiing and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Neighborhood Schoolhouse?
The application deadline for Neighborhood Schoolhouse is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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