Washington Montessori School

240 Litchfield Tpke, New Preston Marble Dale, CT, 06777-0677
Tel: (860)868-0551
Grades: PK - 8 | 253 students
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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.

School Overview:
Washington Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1965
Student Body
Total Students 253 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (CT School Avg.: 24%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges from $9,000-$23,000.
% on Financial Aid 32%
Admissions Director Laura Martin
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Climbing Soccer
Tennis
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 2 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Golf, Sculpture, Climbing, Sewing, Butterfly Garden, Circus, Cooking Outdoor Club

School Notes:

  • - Personalized Education - Collaborative Community - Character Development - Dedicated Teachers - Challenging Academics

    • Profile last updated: 02/11/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Washington Montessori School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Rumsey Hall School
Gr. K-9 | 1.8 mi. away
The Glenholme School
Gr. 5-12 | 3.9 mi. away
The Woodhall School
Gr. 9-12 | 4.9 mi. away
The Gunnery
Gr. 9-12 | 5.1 mi. away

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