The Little Red Schoolhouse in Somerset, MA, is a co鈥揺d, nonsectarian kindergarten program serving 180 students in a suburban community.
Founded in 1905, this early childhood private school offers a single鈥揼rade setting for kindergarten with one teacher, resulting in a 180:1 student鈥搕eacher ratio.
Annual tuition at this Somerset kindergarten program is $25,000, higher than the average tuition for elementary private schools in the Bristol area.
The school operates on a 50鈥揳cre campus and is part of the early childhood education landscape in suburban Massachusetts.
The Little Red Schoolhouse ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for its founding year, reflecting its long history in the region.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Little Red Schoolhouse?
The application deadline for The Little Red Schoolhouse is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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