The Ark Preschool/Kindergarten strives to provide a quality education and social skills program for children ages 3, 4, and 5.
We believe parents are the first and most important educators of children.
We see each child and his/her family as unique; therefore, we strive to meet the individual needs in a respectful manner.
We strive to create a mutual respect between parents and teachers - a partnership for the benefit of the child.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ark Preschool/kindergarten often compared to?
Ark Preschool/kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like Mary Johnson Children's Center, Quarry Hill School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ark Preschool/kindergarten?
The application deadline for Ark Preschool/kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Ark Preschool/kindergarten is Lake Champlain Waldorf School (13.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm (6.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Vermont Day School (11.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm
Alternative School
6 Leaning Rd
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
6.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 17 students Tuition listed
Champlain Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Church Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
9.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
13.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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