The Hockessin Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hockessin, DE
1000 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Hockessin
- Smaller classes than 89% of Montessori schools nationwide
- Serving families in Hockessin since at least 2011
The Hockessin Montessori School is a Montessori school in Hockessin, Delaware, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 47 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 47
- Teachers
- 17 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 27 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 56% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- A state or regional independent school association
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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Hockessin Montessori School
What grades does The Hockessin Montessori School serve?
The Hockessin Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Hockessin Montessori School?
About 47 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Hockessin Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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