The Dewey School (2026 Profile)

The Dewey School

The Dewey School in Canterbury, NH, serves 47 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a rural, nonsectarian setting.

The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 47:1, with one teacher serving all enrolled students.

Approximately 12.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this rural community.

The Dewey School offers an alternative education program focused on early childhood grades PK鈥揔.

Located in a rural area, the school provides local access to pre鈥搆indergarten and kindergarten education in Canterbury, NH.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

47 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

47:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for The Dewey School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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