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Platte Clove School

2255 Platte Clove Rd
Elka Park, NY 12427
The Platte Clove School offers rigorous academics and a broad education in art, music, sportsmanship, and skilled crafts of many kinds.
Inspiring children to a lifelong love of learning and service to others is a central tenet of our approach to schooling. The curriculum emphasizes the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic and a strong connection to the natural world rather than reliance on technology.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1990
Campus Size
50 acres

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Platte Clove School offers rigorous academics and a broad education in art, music, sportsmanship, and skilled crafts of many kinds.
  • Inspiring children to a lifelong love of learning and service to others is a central tenet of our approach to schooling. The curriculum emphasizes the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic and a strong connection to the natural world rather than reliance on technology.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Eberhard Arnold - Founder, Theologian
    • Emmy Arnold - Co-founder, Author
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Platte Clove School?
Platte Clove School famous alumni include: Eberhard Arnold - Founder, Theologian and Emmy Arnold - Co-founder, Author.
When is the application deadline for Platte Clove School?
The application deadline for Platte Clove School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New York is $22,375 for elementary schools and $26,901 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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