Independent day school · Lake Norman, NC
A K–8 school on six wooded acres near Lake Norman, with classes small enough that every child is seen, stretched and cheered on.
“We would rather know one child completely than a hundred children a little.” From the Larkfield founding letter · sample copy
Why Larkfield
Parents tell us the tour is where it clicks: a teacher who greets each child at the door, a class reading under the oaks, an eighth grader showing a kindergartner the way to the library.
Every child gets a turn to talk, every day. Kindergarten and first grade have two teachers in every room.
Woods, a creek and a kitchen garden. Every grade spends part of each school day learning outside, in any season.
No middle school shuffle at age eleven. Older students read with younger buddies every Friday morning.
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Programs
Lower School builds the habits: reading, numbers, kindness, curiosity. Middle School puts them to work with real projects, real feedback and more independence each year.
GRADES K–4
Mornings start on the rug with a class meeting. From there it's reading workshop, hands-on math and an hour outside before lunch.
GRADES 5–8
Students move between subject teachers, keep their own planner, and meet with a small advisory group every morning.
A day at Larkfield
No glossy brochure day. This is the schedule a fourth grader follows, more or less, from drop-off to pickup.
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Every child greeted by name at the door.
Drop-off opens at 7:40. Teachers are outside, not behind a desk.
Ten minutes on the rug: the plan for the day, a question to think about, a chance to share news.
Goggles on. This week: what dissolves, what doesn't, and how you'd prove it.
A walk to the creek to measure the water level, logged in the class field journal.
Lunch is cooked here, every day.
The menu is in the parent portal. Allergies are flagged on every plate.
Family-style tables, then thirty minutes of running around. Rain means the barn.
Easels out. Fourth grade is painting the view from the garden, from memory.
Weeding, watering and a taste test. The kale makes it into Thursday's lunch.
Admissions for fall 2027
We admit for kindergarten through grade 8. You'll always know where you are in the process and when you'll hear from us.
See classes in session on a weekday morning, or come to a Saturday open house.
A short online application, a parent statement and a teacher form. Aid applications are due the same day.
Your child spends a morning in class. Kindergarten applicants come for a relaxed, play-based hour.
Letters arrive by email, with aid decisions included. Enrollment contracts are due April 2.
Questions? Call the admissions office at (704) 555‑0162. Sample dates
Tuition and aid
One figure per year that covers the school day. No surprise fees for books, lunch or field trips.
Aid is based on what your family can afford, not on grades or test results. Apply alongside your application by January 15, and you'll hear about aid with your admission decision. Siblings receive 10% off.
How to apply for aid| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| KindergartenFull day, two teachers per room | $18,600 |
| Grades 1–4Lower School | $21,400 |
| Grades 5–8Middle School, laptop included | $24,900 |
Upcoming events
Open houses and visits for prospective families, plus a few community days you're welcome to join before you apply.
Sat · Oct24
No sign-up needed
Sat · Nov7
Thu · Nov19
Thu · Dec3
Sat · Jan9
Fri · Jan15
11:59 PM
Visit
Weekday tours run Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 AM, while classes are in session. You'll see children learning, not an empty hallway.
Prefer to talk first? Call (704) 555‑0162, weekdays 8 to 4.
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