Founded in 1917, The Unquowa School is an independent day school which incorporates a traditional liberal arts curriculum with a progressive approach for students from PreK-3 through eighth grade. Both class and school size are kept small to maintain a close community of children, faculty and parents and to ensure individual attention is given to each boy and girl. Habitat preservation and a sustainable nutrition are the main components of the school wide environmental program. Fine arts and foreign language (Mandarin and Spanish) begin in early childhood whereas physical education occurs daily in each grade. The upper schoolers participate in sports through the Fairchester Athletic League. High school placement service begins in late seventh grade for both day and boarding high schools. The school is committed to preparing students academically, athletically and socially.