Low student to teacher ratio: 5 full time, plus 6 part time teachers for 65 students

Pre-K - 6

The Saratoga Independent School was founded in 1991 as a New York State chartered private elementary school for children in Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school's mission is to empower each student to become a confident learner who is capable of critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork in an increasingly complex world. SIS faculty, staff, students, and parents are united in their commitment to academic excellence. Parents and prospective students are welcome to visit us at any time when school is in session.

• Theme-based curriculum, consistent with NYS standards, that includes instruction in Art, Language Arts, Math, Music, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, and Physical Education.
• Multi-age grouping that allows students to advance at their own pace.
• Differentiated education that tailors process and content to each student's learning needs.
• Foreign language instruction beginning in Kindergarten.
• Daily school-wide morning meetings.
• Hands-on projects and frequent field trips.
• Students' progress evaluated through student work, teacher observation, and formal and informal skills assessment.
• Narrative reports and skills checklist in place of traditional letter and number grades to reflect the complex nature of learning.