Atkinson Academy

Atkinson Academy
Location
17 Academy Avenue
Atkinson, New Hampshire

United States
Information
Type Public
Established 1787
School district Timberlane Regional School District
Principal Kathie Dayotis[1]
Asst. Principal Chris Snyder[1]
Faculty 34.7 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades K to 5
Enrollment 480[2]  (2007–08)
Student to teacher ratio 13.8:1[2]
Website
Atkinson Academy School
Location: Academy Avenue
Atkinson, New Hampshire
Area: 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built: 1803
Architect: Ebenezer Clifford
Governing body: Local
NRHP Reference#: 80000297[3]
Added to NRHP: August 26, 1980

Atkinson Academy is a public elementary school located in Atkinson, New Hampshire. It is the oldest standing co-ed school in the United States.[4]

History

Atkinson Academy was founded in 1787[1] as an all-boys school. It began admitting girls in 1791.[4]

The 1803 school building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture.[3]

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