The Montessori School Of Northampton

51 Bates Street, Northampton, MA, 01060-0106
Tel: (413)586-4538
Grades: PK - 6 | 142 students
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The Montessori School Of Northampton is firmly rooted in Maria Montessori's philosophy as it applies to today's world. The school provides an exceptional education with a comprehensive curriculum, covered at a pace and sequence adapted for a variety of learning styles; emphasizes compassion, inclusiveness and respectful resolution of conflict; and promotes the interrelatedness of everything in the world and its people. By following this mission, the Montessori School of Northampton strives to prepare Well-educated inquisitive students, Effective, self-directed learners, Caring and confident human beings participating in their home communities, Engaged, informed and responsible citizens of the global community. The Montessori School of Northampton is dedicated to and inspired by the principles and ideas of Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori, the first woman to be trained as a physician in Italy, developed a comprehensive method of early education based on years of observation and study of young children.

School Overview:
The Montessori School Of Northampton
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Learning Programs Supported Language-based, mild learning differences
Year Founded 1976
Student Body
Total Students 142 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 23% (MA School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 47%
Average Class Size 24 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,996
Tuition Notes Half day programs: $6860 $8544 $10165 Elementary: $12120
% on Financial Aid 29%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,882
Admissions Director Laura Frogameni
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 1 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
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