Washington Montessori School
240 Litchfield Tpke, New Preston, CT, 06777-0677 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (860)868-0551
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Established in 1965, Washington Montessori School is an independent, coeducational day school distinguished by one-on-one attention from teachers and a rigorous curriculum, helping students in pre-K through eighth grade develop the self-confidence and academic skills they need to become self-reliant adults. WMS also offers programs before and after school hours. ...read more  

School Overview:
Washington Montessori School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Association Montessori International (AMI)
Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County Litchfield County, CT
Student Body
Total Students 274 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CT ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 6% 20%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 46 students
Kind - 32 students
Grade 1 - 25 students
Grade 2 - 24 students
Grade 3 - 26 students
Grade 4 - 25 students
Grade 5 - 20 students
Grade 6 - 18 students
Grade 7 - 27 students
Grade 8 - 31 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 40 teachers
This School ( CT ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:15
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 172 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges from $7,000 to $17,200, depending on the level.
Headmaster Patricia Werner
Admissions Director Fourgie Smith
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 7

Sports
BaseballBasketball
ClimbingCross Country
Flag FootballSoccer
Tennis 
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 1

Extracurriculars
Outdoor Club 
 
School Notes:
  • Established in 1965, Washington Montessori School is an independent, coeducational day school distinguished by one-on-one attention from teachers and a rigorous curriculum, helping students in pre-K through eighth grade develop the self-confidence and academic skills they need to become self-reliant adults. WMS also offers programs before and after school hours.
  • Profile last updated: 05/28/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 06777 )
School Zip ( 06777 ) ( CT ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 1,945 people 3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 37% 41%
Population Average Age 42 years old 37 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $57,339 $56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.4 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 55 years old 48 years old
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Zipcode (06777)



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% Owning / % Renting 85% / 15% 64% / 36%
 
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1. Connecticut Junior Republic - 11 students - view location
2. Kinderkare - 18 students - view location
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