Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School (2026 Profile)

Students at the Theatre Street School learn to build their talents to build their self confidence and achive their goals.

It is a pre-K through 8th grade student body with highly personalized attention for each student.

Outside of the classroom, there is a serious focus on the arts -- specifically ballet and performance readiness -- that builds student self confidence and discipline.

There is a sense of community and self development that permeates everything students learn at The Theatre Street School.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 9 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1980

Summer School Offered

Yes

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a

Student Body

Total Students

9 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,500

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Tuition Notes

annual

Admissions Director

Theresa C Aubel

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BalletDance

School Notes

Student Interview
Parent Conference
Student Audition (as applicable)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School cost?

Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.

What sports does Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School offer?

Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Ballet and Dance.

When is the application deadline for Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School?

The application deadline for Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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