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The Montessori Children's School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Hanover, NH

67 Trescott Rd, Hanover, NH 37555

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 92% of preschools in New Hampshire
  • Serving families in Hanover since at least 2011

In Hanover, New Hampshire, The Montessori Children's School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 12 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of preschool programs in New Hampshire. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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
12
Teachers
6.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 6 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of preschool programs in New Hampshire (2 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 52% of preschool programs in New Hampshire.
    • Compared with 25 preschool programs in New Hampshire.

    Students by survey year

    12’11–1215’13–1410’15–166’17–187’19–207’21–2212’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K32
    K12

    Student body

    White67%
    Black17%
    Two or more races17%

    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 The Montessori Children's School whether it takes part.

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    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 The Montessori Children's School

    What grades does The Montessori Children's School serve?

    The Montessori Children's School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend The Montessori Children's School?

    About 12 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Montessori Children's 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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