Butterhill Day School in Cornwall, NY, serves 30 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 1981, the school offers early childhood and first鈥揼rade education with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 30:1.
Approximately 50 percent of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The school operates with one teacher and provides co鈥揺ducational programs within a large suburban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Butterhill Day School?
The application deadline for Butterhill Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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