Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,800
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: May. 15 / Jun. 1
- Source: ✓Verified school update
West Branch School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,800
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: May. 15 / Jun. 1
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1971
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
School Notes
- The school is licensed K-6 and class sizes are small in order to facilitate the highest excellence in teaching and learning.
- Smaller classes also create an atmosphere of acceptance where diversity is celebrated and conflicts are handled in a way that helps students to learn empathy, conscientious decision-making, and proactive problem solving.
- Each child at WBS is considered "gifted" and learns at his or her own level.
- This approach to education enables teachers to capitalize on the students' strengths and to seek out styles of learning that will encourage a student to excel.
- The school is licensed K-6 and class sizes are small in order to facilitate the highest excellence in teaching and learning.
- Smaller classes also create an atmosphere of acceptance where diversity is celebrated and conflicts are handled in a way that helps students to learn empathy, conscientious decision-making, and proactive problem solving.
- Each child at WBS is considered "gifted" and learns at his or her own level.
- This approach to education enables teachers to capitalize on the students' strengths and to seek out styles of learning that will encourage a student to excel.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Branch School cost?
West Branch School's tuition is approximately $6,800 for private students.
What schools are West Branch School often compared to?
West Branch School is often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of West Branch School?
The acceptance rate of West Branch School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for West Branch School?
The application deadline for West Branch School is May. 15 / Jun. 1.
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School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
This is such a wonderful school, and although I wasn't fortunate enough to attend here, it's been a huge part of my life! This school is literally the reason I moved back and live here, because it's the highest quality and least expensive I could hope to find! I mean telling my daughter lily she will miss school is a threat, she loves it so much!
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