Build Common
Understanding

At The Common School, discovery never ends. We empower children ages 3 to 12 to become curious learners and problem-solvers.

Question Common Knowledge

Our progressive curriculum and In-Depth-Studies challenge students to explore big questions using an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach. Inside and outside the classroom, students use their reading, math, science, and social studies skills to engage deeply with these questions over weeks and months. Learning is joyful because it is driven by a sense of purpose and a delight in discovery, and it opens up new ways of understanding the world.

The Common School by the Numbers

107

Enrollment: 107;
average 105–112

20

Communities Served: 20 towns, 3 counties (½ from Amherst)

46%

Students of Color represent about 46% of the student body

53%

Tuition Assistance:
53% of students receive awards of 40–60%

Discover Common Ground

We are situated among 140 acres of conservation land, making plenty of green space accessible for learning, play, and quiet time. For students interested in sustainability and environmental science, our close partnership with Bramble Hill Farm offers unique opportunities to plant and harvest crops, observe pollinators at work, study the ponds and other ecosystems, and reflect on the purpose and use of land in society.

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