Merrimack Valley Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Salem, NH
111 Lowell Rd, Salem, NH 03079
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest preschool in Salem
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Salem since at least 2011
Merrimack Valley Montessori School is a Montessori school in Salem, New Hampshire, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 8 students and around 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 112 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 8
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 4 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 112 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of preschool programs in New Hampshire.
- Compared with 25 preschool programs in New Hampshire.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in New Hampshire
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Merrimack Valley Montessori School whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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?
Questions about Merrimack Valley Montessori School
What grades does Merrimack Valley Montessori School serve?
Merrimack Valley Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Merrimack Valley Montessori School?
About 8 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Merrimack Valley Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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