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The Wilder School

Montessori school · Kindergarten only

Winchester, MA

162R Washington St, Winchester, MA 01890

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any preschool in Winchester
  • Smaller classes than 60% of preschools in Massachusetts

In Winchester, Massachusetts, The Wilder School is a Montessori school for kindergarten. About 2 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of preschool programs in Massachusetts. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 6 hours, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Kindergarten only
Students
2
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2
Boys and girls
Coed · 1 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of preschool programs in Massachusetts (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of preschool programs in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 49 preschool programs in Massachusetts.

    Student body

    Two or more races100%

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    Questions about The Wilder School

    What grades does The Wilder School serve?

    The Wilder School serves kindergarten only.

    How many students attend The Wilder School?

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

    How much is tuition at The Wilder School?

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