Realms takes class sizes very seriously. Over the past two decades, the effect of class size on academic performance has been studied extensively. Two conclusions have come out of those studies:

• Reduced class size can increase academic achievement

• The major benefits from reduced class size are obtained as the size is reduced below 20 pupils.

As an independent, cooperative school, Realms aims to have 12 or fewer students per class. Many of our classes are kept significantly lower.  We do this so that our students have the benefit of individualized attention and curriculum.