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Montessori Discovery School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5

Norwich, CT

218 Dudley St, Norwich, CT 06360

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Norwich
  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Norwich since at least 2011

Montessori Discovery School is a Montessori school in Norwich, Connecticut, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 35 students and around 5 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 167 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
35
Teachers
6.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 16 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
167 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 55% of Montessori elementary schools in Connecticut (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Montessori elementary schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 11 Montessori elementary schools in Connecticut.

    Students by survey year

    34’11–1234’13–1426’15–1630’19–2039’21–2235’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K7
    19
    24
    33
    46
    56

    Student body

    White66%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Two or more races11%
    Black6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native6%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

    Questions to ask on a tour

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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?
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    Questions about Montessori Discovery School

    What grades does Montessori Discovery School serve?

    Montessori Discovery School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Montessori Discovery School?

    About 35 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Discovery School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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