The Common SchoolAmherst, Massachusetts - An innovative, child-centered school for children ages 3-12
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I wish I could have gone to The Common School! Our son is always glad when summer ends and he can go back to school.

    — Parent

Contact the Common School

Admissions inquiries
admissions@commonschool.org

All other inquiries
mainoffice@commonschool.org

Phone 413-256-8989
Fax 413-253-1671

The Common School
P.O. Box 2248
521 South Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01004

Application

Download an application (PDF).

Directions To The Common School

From the intersection of Routes 9 and 116 in the center of Amherst, travel south on Route 116 for 1.3 miles. The school is on the right and shares a driveway with The Hitchcock Center for the Environment. The school's office is located upstairs in the Victorian House at the end of driveway.

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