Dover Montessori School
School Notes Overview:
Dover Montessori School is a preschool and kindergarten that was founded in 1969. At Dover Montessori, a high quality, stimulating educational environment is presented to the child so that she can develop in accordance with her natural tendencies and inner needs. The use of developmentally appropriate, interactive materials enhance the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of the child. Individual learning experiences enable the child to progress at her own pace and encourage the development of a unique personality. The Dover Montessori School's philosophy is to develop and satisfy the basic tendencies in the child for order, repetition, exploration, movement, and excellence. When these tendencies are developed, the child becomes secure. When the child is secure, he explores his world with confidence and enthusiasm. This exploration leads to experimentation and discovery which in turn contributes to his whole personality and development. ...
School Overview:
Dover Montessori School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) |
American Montessori Society (AMS) Other Montessori association(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - K | |
| County | Norfolk County, MA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 37 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 30 students | ||
| Kind - 7 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 156 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Dover Montessori School is a preschool and kindergarten that was founded in 1969. At Dover Montessori, a high quality, stimulating educational environment is presented to the child so that she can develop in accordance with her natural tendencies and inner needs. The use of developmentally appropriate, interactive materials enhance the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of the child. Individual learning experiences enable the child to progress at her own pace and encourage the development of a unique personality. The Dover Montessori School's philosophy is to develop and satisfy the basic tendencies in the child for order, repetition, exploration, movement, and excellence. When these tendencies are developed, the child becomes secure. When the child is secure, he explores his world with confidence and enthusiasm. This exploration leads to experimentation and discovery which in turn contributes to his whole personality and development.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (02030) | School Zip (02030) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 5,558 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 82% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $141,818 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 8.4 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 46 years old | 56 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (02030) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 95% / 5% | 58% / 42% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Natick Montessori School - 80 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- The Eliot Montessori School - 100 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Charles River School - 216 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Walker Home And School - 58 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- Tenacre Country Day School - 191 students - 3.5 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Dover, Norfolk County, Zip 02030
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