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Bethlehem Children's School is an independent K-8 school established in 1995 to provide a positive learning experience for children.
In our program, children learn cooperatively, working together and helping each other, rather than competing against each other.
The pace of learning is determined by each child's own developmental readiness, rather than a standardized timetable determined by age.
The motivation for learning is the child's innate curiosity, rather than the external influences of examinations and grades.
The school provides a low student to teacher ratio, where teachers can create an environment that draws out natural curiosity and fosters the development of a genuine, life-long interest in learning.
We strive to implement our mission and to instill a life-long love of learning through curiosity, independence and cooperation, flexibility, critical thinking, individualized instruction, emotional growth, emotional security, and social responsibility.
Sliding scale tuition, and income dependent tuition exchange program and financial aid available
School Notes
School Motto: Nature. Wisdom. Wellness.
Bethlehem Children's School is an independent K-8 school
established in 1995 to provide a positive learning experience for
children. In our program, children learn cooperatively, working
together and helping each other, rather than competing against each
other. The pace of learning is determined by each child's own
developmental readiness, rather than a standardized timetable
determined by age. The motivation for learning is the child's
innate curiosity, rather than the external influences of
examinations. The school provides a low student to teacher ratio,
where teachers, through individualized instruction, can create an
environment that draws out natural curiosity and fosters the
development of a genuine, life-long interest in learning. We strive
to implement our mission and to instill a life-long love of
learning through curiosity, independence and cooperation,
flexibility, critical thinking, emotional growth, emotional
security, holistic personal health, and social responsibility.
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Quick Facts (2026)
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 121 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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