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The Wellesley Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Wellesley, MA

79 Denton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only preschool in Wellesley
  • Smaller classes than 83% of preschools in Massachusetts

In Wellesley, Massachusetts, The Wellesley Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 2 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of preschool programs in Massachusetts. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
2
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 0 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of preschool programs in Massachusetts (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of preschool programs in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 49 preschool programs in Massachusetts.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K50
    K1
    TK1

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

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    Questions about The Wellesley Montessori School

    What grades does The Wellesley Montessori School serve?

    The Wellesley Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend The Wellesley Montessori School?

    About 2 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Wellesley Montessori School?

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