Walnut Park Montessori

47 Walnut Park, Newton, MA, 02458-0215
Tel: (617)202-9772
Grades: NS - K | 127 students
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Walnut Park Montessori School is part of the Jackson~Walnut Park Schools collaborative. Jackson~Walnut Park, an educational collaborative sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, is a Catholic elementary school and Montessori preschool serving children from 2.9-kindergarten. In unity with our children's families, we sustain and perpetuate a reflective, spiritually inspired, dynamic learning community.

School Overview:
Walnut Park Montessori
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Kindergarten
Year Founded 1967
Student Body
Total Students 127 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 11% (MA School Avg.: 23%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,750
Tuition Notes 2012-2013 Tuition Full day students (ages 4-kindergarten) $11,750 Half day students (2.9-4 years) $9,450
Admissions Director Tim Alberts
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 8 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Chess
Chinese Culture Computer Club
French Club Karate
Kids Corner After School Program (11:30-5:30) Yoga

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Nearby Schools:

Walnut Park Montessori
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0 mi. away
The Rashi School
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
Jackson School
Gr. K-6 | 0.1 mi. away
CATS Academy Boston
Gr. 9-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Newton Country Day School
Gr. 5-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Mt Alvernia High School
Gr. 7-12 | 1 mi. away

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