Washington Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
New Preston, CT
240 Litchfield Tpke, New Preston, CT 06777
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Connecticut
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in New Preston since at least 2011
Washington Montessori School is a Montessori school in New Preston, Connecticut, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 183 students and around 8 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 183
- Teachers
- 23.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 66 girls, 117 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 82% of Montessori elementary schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 11 Montessori elementary schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 Washington Montessori School
What grades does Washington Montessori School serve?
Washington Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Washington Montessori School?
About 183 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Washington Montessori School?
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