Apply to The Chicken Coop School

We will be accepting applications for the academic year of 2025-2026 starting September 2024.  If interested reach out to schedule a visit.

If you are interested in exploring the Chicken Coop for your child, please get in touch with Wendy Davenport at wendy@farmschool.org , or call 978-249-2656 to arrange a visit.

After your visit we have a simple application process, the core of which is a conversation with the child’s parent or guardian. Download the Chicken Coop Admissions Application to be returned to The Chicken Coop and the Parental Permission for Release of Information to be submitted to your child’s current school.

Let’s work together to figure out if this is a good match and that, indeed, we can serve you and your child well!

Tuition

NOTE: THE APPLICATION IS NOT AVAILABLE YET.  WE WILL NOTIFY INTERESTED FAMILIES AS SOON AS IT IS AVAILABLE.

  • We use a variable tuition model in which the tuition contribution for each student is determined based on an analysis by the FACTS Grant and Aid application, which many independent schools use. FACTS securely collects information from each family, performs an analysis, and shares their results with our tuition committee.  
  • Applicants list the amount they feel able to pay for each student, which is part of our process in determining tuition. The tuition committee uses information from FACTS and each family to determine each student’s tuition. 
  • The tuition rate is NOT a factor in whether a student is offered a space in our class.  
  • Since our founding in 2002, we have accommodated every interested family, no matter the financial situation. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Full tuition for the ‘25-26 school year: $16,250
Minimum tuition contribution for the ‘25-26 school year: $1,000

How to apply 

  • Review the information you will need to complete the application here: FACTS Necessary Documents Checklist.  As part of the application, families will need to upload U.S. Individual Income Tax Returns, W-2 forms, and possible other documentation.
  • Create an account and begin the application.  You can complete it all at once or in multiple sittings.  
  • Once you finish the application, it can take up to 14 days for FACTS to share the results with us.
  • If this form creates a barrier for you to apply or enroll, please contact ccteachers@farmschool.org or carmen@farmschool.org.

Why we use FACTS to determine each student’s tuition rate

We recognize that locally and nationally we are facing economic disparities among our communities. At the same time, tuition continues to be an important part of funding the educational experiences and support we provide to our students. A variable tuition model allows those with the economic means to enroll their child/ren in The Chicken Coop School at the full cost of tuition and ensures access for those who would require some form of grants or aid to equally enroll.  After researching different options, we believe the FACTS application provides a standard and equitable aid assessment process that is the basis for our variable tuition model.

The Farm School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, family structure, or national or ethnic origin in any of its school administered policies or programs.

Questions? contact Wendy Davenport: wendy@farmschool.org 978.249.2656