The Common School

The student population of The Common School is 59.

The school empowers children ages 3 to 12 to become curious learners and critical thinkers.

The Common School

Private Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

521 S Pleasant St, Amherst, MA

School Details

Students
110

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 15	Full Time Teachers 8
Part Time Teachers 7

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 73.3%	Female 26.7%
White 80%	Two or more races 6.7%
Black 6.7%	Asian 5.3%
Hispanic 1.3%

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

6/18/2026

Our family has had a wonderful experience with the Common School! The staff are so caring, committed, kind, and patient. I feel they really meet my son where he is, even on a day to day basis. My favorite part about this school is the close-knit community, where teachers and admin outside my son's c...

5.0 other

3/3/2025

The Common School is an exceptional institution that truly prioritizes the individual needs of children and families. With a progressive, hands-on approach to learning, the school fosters creativity, curiosity, and a deep love of learning. The dedication of the teachers to individualized instruction...

5.0 parent

1/21/2022

There aren’t enough words for me to describe how truly wonderful this school is. My daughter started there in nursery school and will soon be entering into their 5th grade program. Not only has my child been offered a challenging, progressive academic curriculum, but she has also been offered a safe...

1.0 parent

8/28/2021

We don't recommend this school. The curriculum is lacking, definitely behind any local public school. Also, the staff and teachers don't interfere in kids' bullying each other. The philosophy seems to be "hands off" on every aspect. We were disappointed, especially with the lack of any STEM subjects...

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List Price Range

$248K - $1.3M

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Average Home Value

$596,204

Median Lot Size

23,958 Sq Ft

Average House Size

1,987 Sq Ft

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The Common School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-6 located at 521 S Pleasant St in Amherst, in the Amherst neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 110 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The average home value in this area is $596,204. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amherst Regional High School, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Hopkins Academy, and more. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Common School.

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