Tidewater School vs. The Calverton School
Should you attend Tidewater School or The Calverton School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Overview
We are a small, non-profit, independent Montessori school that promotes strong academic and critical thinking skills, encourages our students to contribute to the community and the world, helps our students develop as fair-minded, compassionate leaders, and supports their development in becoming self-directed decision makers. This happens through the guidance of teachers who care deeply about their students, strong family connections and partnership, and a sincere belief in the capacity of all children.
The Calverton School is a top-notch academic, art, athletic, and service community where values and respect are reinforced.
The school offers a challenging college-preparatory program in an environment that encourages honesty, tolerance, respect, and responsibility.
Small class size and low student/teacher ratios support a student-centered curriculum and individualized attention.
Students are prepared not only for college, but to be lifelong learners, responsible members of the community, stewards of the environment, and informed citizens of the world.
Grades Offered
NS-6
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
1986
1967
Students Body
Total Students
67 students
335 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
40
Kindergarten Students
10
26
Grade 1 Students
9
25
Grade 2 Students
6
17
Grade 3 Students
6
17
Grade 4 Students
8
18
Grade 5 Students
4
16
Grade 6 Students
2
13
Grade 7 Students
-
28
Grade 8 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
-
17
Grade 10 Students
-
29
Grade 11 Students
-
23
Grade 12 Students
-
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
n/a
Average Class Size
16
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(khaki pants or skirt polo shirt or oxford)
(khaki pants or skirt polo shirt or oxford)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Half Day Primary:
$9,400.00
Full Day Primary:
$13,894.00
Elementary:
$15,373.00
Cougar Cubs 3K, Five Full Days $11,530
Cougar Cubs 3K, Three Full Days $10,400
Cougar Cubs 3K, Five Half Days $10,400
Cougar Cubs 3K, Three Half Days $7,140
Cougar Cubs 4K, Five Full Days $11,530
Cougar Cubs 4K, Five Half Days $10,400
Kindergarten $14,480
Grade 1 $15,500
Grade 2 $16,520
Grade 3 $17,540
Grade 4 $18,560
Grade 5 $19,580
Grade 6 $20,600
Grades 7-8 $21,220
Upper School
Grades 9-12, Day Student $22,440
Grades 9-12, Five-Day Domestic Boarding $35,830
7-Day Boarding rate available upon request
% on Financial Aid
25%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$8,247
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Alisa Anania, Head of School
n/a
Admissions Associate
n/a
Beth Lennon
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
10
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
21
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Music classes and private lessons, Physical Education
Acrylics, and Oils, band, Chess Club, Coffee House performances, Cooking Club, Crafting Club, Dance Club, Diversity Club, Drawing and Painting, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Fencing Club, Guitar, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, orchestra, Photography, Pottery, ukulele, voice, Watercolors