Located in Brewster, MA, The Family School; Salt Box School enrolls 69 students in preschool through kindergarten in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
Founded in 1980, this co鈥揺d school offers early childhood education and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1 with 4 full鈥搕ime teachers serving students aged PK to K.
The student body is 71% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for diversity.
The Family School; Salt Box School operates as a regular elementary program in a rural community, providing education to early learners in the Brewster area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Family School; Salt Box School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: To support those who seek to raise stable and loving children in a chaotic world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Family School; Salt Box School?
The application deadline for The Family School; Salt Box School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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