Whitby School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Greenwich, CT
969 Lake Ave, Greenwich, CT 06831
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Greenwich
- The largest of 13 Montessori schools in Connecticut
- Smaller classes than 82% of Montessori schools in Connecticut
- Serving families in Greenwich since at least 2011
In Greenwich, Connecticut, Whitby School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 253 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Montessori elementary schools in Connecticut. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 253
- Teachers
- 82.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 103 girls, 150 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Montessori elementary schools in Connecticut (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 91% 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
- A state or regional independent school association
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- 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 Whitby School
What grades does Whitby School serve?
Whitby School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Whitby School?
About 253 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Whitby School?
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