Walnut Park Montessori
School Notes Overview:
Walnut Park Montessori School promises to provide an environment that nurtures the child's natural love for learning. The school is sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston who seek to promote love of God and love of the "dear neighbor" in a spirit of unity and reconciliation. As a sponsored ministry, Walnut Park Montessori School seeks to provide a place where children between the ages of 2.9 through age 6 are nurtured spiritually, cognitively, socially, academically, emotionally and physically. Our Mission is to create an environment that fosters and serves each child individually while promoting a sense of community within a classroom setting. We are committed to excellence in education by fostering an atmosphere of independence, discovery, exploration, critical thinking and peace making. At Walnut Park Montessori School we value diversity among our children, both in their interests and personalities and in their ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Teachers readily share ideas and collaborate on projects and lessons enabling children at different levels an opportunity for interaction. The sense of unity and community, which exists among the faculty and staff members permeates our school and gives witness to our children. All lead teachers are Montessori trained and all faculty members meet or exceed standards set forth by the American Montessori Society to comply with full accrediation. Walnut Park Montessori School proudly boasts of the professionalism and commitment of the faculty and staff, the low tunrover rate among teachers, longevity of many faculty members and our commitment to working with Montessori interns....
School Overview:
Walnut Park Montessori |
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| School Type | Montessori School | ||
| School Membership(s) | American Montessori Society (AMS) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten | ||
| County | Middlesex County, MA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 127 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 11% | 21% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 92 students | |||
| Kind - 35 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers | ||
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,500 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Full day students (ages 4-kindergarten) $9500 Half day students (2.9-4 years) $7950 | ||
| Head of School | Mary Rockett | ||
| Admissions Director | Nicole Pascarelli O'Brien | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 8 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art Club | Chess | ||
| Chinese Culture | Computer Club | ||
| French Club | Karate | ||
| Kids Corner After School Program (11:30-5:30) | Yoga | ||
School Notes:
- 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.
- Profile last updated: 09/02/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (02458) | School Zip (02458) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 12,150 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 69% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $73,065 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 56 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (02458) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 52% / 48% | 58% / 42% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Jackson School - 283 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- The Rashi School - 286 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- JCDS, Boston's Jewish Community Day School - 179 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Fessender School - n/a - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Mount Alvernia Academy - 338 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
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