Litchfield Montessori School
School Notes Overview:
Established in 1972 by Litchfield resident, Mary Loyer, Litchfield Montessori School offers an exceptional education to children. We serve the children of families who come from twenty surrounding communities. Conveniently located within the town of Northfield in Litchfield County, our school is nestled in natural beauty, adjacent to a community park. Our school building, designed by world-renowned architect Marcel Breuer, utilizes the flow of natural light and complements our classroom environments, richly prepared to meet the developing needs of the individual child from ages 1 1/2 through 12 years old. We are committed to serving the whole child guided by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, dedicated to nurturing the child's love of learning, preserving the child's sense of wonder, encouraging independence and imagination, and fostering respect for our world's social and cultural diversity....
School Overview:
Litchfield Montessori School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) |
American Montessori Society (AMS) Other special emphasis association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 6 | |
| County | Litchfield County, CT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 85 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 6% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 32 students | ||
| Kind - 12 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 5 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Established in 1972 by Litchfield resident, Mary Loyer, Litchfield Montessori School offers an exceptional education to children. We serve the children of families who come from twenty surrounding communities. Conveniently located within the town of Northfield in Litchfield County, our school is nestled in natural beauty, adjacent to a community park. Our school building, designed by world-renowned architect Marcel Breuer, utilizes the flow of natural light and complements our classroom environments, richly prepared to meet the developing needs of the individual child from ages 1 1/2 through 12 years old. We are committed to serving the whole child guided by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, dedicated to nurturing the child's love of learning, preserving the child's sense of wonder, encouraging independence and imagination, and fostering respect for our world's social and cultural diversity.
- Profile last updated: 03/05/2009
In the News:
- CALENDAR (The Register Citizen)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 06:32:39 am
Class of 89
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06778) | School Zip (06778) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 42 people | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 24% | 41% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $46,250 | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 57 years old | 48 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (06778) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 70% / 30% | 64% / 36% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St. Thomas School - 142 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
- Connecticut Junior Republic - 11 students - 6.1 mi. away - view location
- St John The Evangelist - 205 students - 6.8 mi. away - view location
- St Peter School - 160 students - 7.3 mi. away - view location
- St Francis Of Assisi School - 137 students - 7.4 mi. away - view location
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