Tara Montessori School
62 School St, Manchester By The Sea, MA, 01944-0194 - View a map of this school Map
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The Tara Montessori School was founded in 1988 by Toni Dunleavy, and subscribes to the principles of Montessori Learning. Classes are available for Toddlers, Transition, Pre-School and Kindergarten age children. The primary goal of the Tara Montessori School is to help children reach full potential in all areas of life. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination as well as cognitive preparation. The holistic curriculum, under the direction of a specially trained teacher, allows the children to enjoy the experience of learning and time to enjoy the process. It also insures the development of self-esteem and provides the experience from which children increase their knowledge. Each Montessori class operates on the principle of freedom within limits. Every program has its set of ground rules which differs from age to age, but is always based on core Montessori beliefs, respect for each other and for the environment. ...read more  

School Overview:
Tara Montessori School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Montessori School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Nursery School
County Essex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 57 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 20%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 40 students
Kind - 17 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 1 teachers
This School ( MA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:57 1:16
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 171 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • The Tara Montessori School was founded in 1988 by Toni Dunleavy, and subscribes to the principles of Montessori Learning. Classes are available for Toddlers, Transition, Pre-School and Kindergarten age children. The primary goal of the Tara Montessori School is to help children reach full potential in all areas of life. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination as well as cognitive preparation. The holistic curriculum, under the direction of a specially trained teacher, allows the children to enjoy the experience of learning and time to enjoy the process. It also insures the development of self-esteem and provides the experience from which children increase their knowledge. Each Montessori class operates on the principle of freedom within limits. Every program has its set of ground rules which differs from age to age, but is always based on core Montessori beliefs, respect for each other and for the environment.
  • Profile last updated: 02/13/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 01944 )
School Zip ( 01944 ) ( MA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 5,228 people 6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 64% 43%
Population Average Age 44 years old 36.5 years old
Average Household Size 2.4 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $73,467 $51,535
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.6 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 67 years old 57 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (01944)



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% Owning / % Renting 71% / 29% 58% / 42%
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