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East Shore Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Harrisburg, PA

6130 Jonestown Rd 1, Harrisburg, PA 17112

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 64% of preschools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Harrisburg since at least 2011

In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, East Shore Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 6 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 4 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
6
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 0 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 4 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    9’11–128’13–144’15–168’17–1812’19–209’21–226’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K6

    Student body

    White100%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask East Shore Montessori School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about East Shore Montessori School

    What grades does East Shore Montessori School serve?

    East Shore Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend East Shore Montessori School?

    About 6 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at East Shore Montessori School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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