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Newport Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8

Newport, NH

96 Pine St, Newport, NH 03773

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 150% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Newport since at least 2011

In Newport, New Hampshire, Newport Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 85 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 150% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 171 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–8
Students
85
Teachers
11.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 34 girls, 51 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
171 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 78% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    34’11–1248’13–1431’15–1649’17–1880’19–2084’21–2285’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K15
    18
    28
    39
    47
    58
    66
    713
    811

    Student body

    White95%
    Black5%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

    Help paying tuition in New Hampshire

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

    More about New Hampshire's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Newport Montessori School

    What grades does Newport Montessori School serve?

    Newport Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Newport Montessori School?

    About 85 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Newport 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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