Carlthorp at a Glance

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  280

  Student Enrollment
  
  The school is committed to maintaining an enrollment of 280 students. There are approximately 85 faculty and staff members supporting our students each academic year.
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  20

  Students Per Class
  
  There are approximately 20 students per classroom (K-6) and two classes per grade.
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  2

  Teachers Per Classroom
  
  Carlthorp School has at least two qualified teachers, not just two adults, in every classroom (K-6) and in the specialty classrooms including Spanish, music, P.E., art and science.
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  49%

  Students of Color
  
  Close to half of Carlthorp's students identify as students of color.
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  $43,190

  Tuition for 2026-2027
  
  Carlthorp School is committed to providing the highest-caliber education possible while simultaneously keeping tuition and fees affordable. Carlthorp continues to have one of the lowest tuitions among independent schools in our peer group.
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  $400,000+

  Financial Aid Annually
  
  We seek to make a Carlthorp School education affordable to as many families as possible and to provide a fair and equitable financial aid process. To learn more about financial aid at Carlthorp School, click here.
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  Inclusion & Belonging

  Honoring diversity in all its forms is central to our school's mission.
  
  Led by our Director of Community Engagement and Belonging, Carlthorp elevates diversity, equity, and inclusion in numerous ways to raise children who strive for excellence in an inclusive, thoughtful, and respectful manner.
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  Parent Volunteerism

  Carlthorp features a vibrant community of parents who feel welcome and connected to the school and each other.
  
  We recognize that educating children is a partnership between families and the school. We encourage parents to be present on campus and volunteer. For more information about parent involvement, click here.
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  Matriculation

  Historically, 97% of students have matriculated into the secondary school of their first choice.
   
  For a list of schools commonly attended by our graduates, click here.