Since 1962

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Elmswood Institute opened in 1962 in a single converted farmhouse with 34 students and five teachers. Six decades later, we occupy three connected campuses and serve over 1,200 students.

01
1962 — Founded by five teachers on Founders Lane with a single mixed-age classroom.
02
1978 — Opened the Middle School wing and introduced our first formal science labs.
03
2001 — Completed the Upper School campus, including the library and performing arts hall.
04
2019 — Launched need-based scholarships covering up to 75% of tuition.
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