Community School
Community School is an independent preschool and elementary school serving families with children ages 3 through sixth grade. In a joyful, inclusive environment, students grow into confident learners. Every child and family belongs here, and meaningful relationships with teachers and staff help each student feel valued and supported. Since 1914, the school has partnered with parents and caregivers to build a foundation for academic growth and personal discovery.
With small class sizes and experienced, dedicated teachers, Community provides individualized instruction that builds on each child’s strengths. A rich curriculum combines academic excellence with interdisciplinary STEAM, physical education, and world language programs. Through hands-on learning, students make connections across subjects while developing critical-thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Community’s beautiful 18-acre campus, with its woods, trails, pond, fields, and treehouse classroom, offers opportunities for exploration and deeper learning. Character development, service learning, and public speaking opportunities help students develop empathy and become responsible, caring leaders prepared to thrive in secondary school and beyond.
Mission
Nurturing the gifts of mind, body and spirit
Fast Facts
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio and an average class size of 20
- 39% students of color; families represent 40 different ZIP codes
- Two lead teachers in every homeroom; faculty average 19 years of teaching experience
- 20 specialists, including subject-area specialsts, learning specialists, and a school counselor
- More than $1 million allocated annually for student financial aid
- 18+ acres with woods, trails, fields, a pond, and a treehouse classroom
- 124 teeth lost by first graders last year
- 68% of teachers hold advanced degrees