The Montessori School of Northampton
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Northampton, MA
51 Bates St, Northampton, MA 01060
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Northampton
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Northampton since at least 2011
In Northampton, Massachusetts, The Montessori School of Northampton is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 37 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 37
- Teachers
- 6.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 20 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Montessori elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 31 Montessori elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
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 The Montessori School of Northampton
What grades does The Montessori School of Northampton serve?
The Montessori School of Northampton serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Montessori School of Northampton?
About 37 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Montessori School of Northampton?
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