Located in Essex, NY, Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm is a rural, nonsectarian alternative school serving kindergarten through third grade.
The school enrolls 17 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 6 teachers.
Tuition is $25,000 per year for its small co鈥揺d program affiliated with other Montessori associations.
The student body includes approximately 17.65% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural community.
Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm offers an early childhood and lower elementary education option distinct from nearby Vermont schools serving similar grades.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm cost?
Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm?
The application deadline for Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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