The Hockessin Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE, 19707-0197 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (302)234-1240
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School Notes Overview:

The Hockessin Montessori School supports the basic Montessori Methods in classroom environments that stimulate intellectual, emotional ,social, physical and cultural growth. The school promotes development of self-motivation, independence, curiosity and concern within the framework of a developmentally appropriate academic program. ...read more  

School Overview:
The Hockessin Montessori School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery School - 8
Year Founded 1963
County New Castle County, DE
Student Body
Total Students 232 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( DE ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 16% 21%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 46 students
Pre-K - 64 students
Kind - 32 students
Grade 1 - 20 students
Grade 2 - 15 students
Grade 3 - 15 students
Grade 4 - 10 students
Grade 5 - 10 students
Grade 6 - 10 students
Grade 7 - 5 students
Grade 8 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Average Class Size 20
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( DE ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Mar. 15 / Rolling
Headmaster Marcia Kinnamen
Admissions Director Janette Henry
Admissions Associate Dana Albrecht
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 1

Sports
Basketball 
 
School Notes:
  • Before and After School Care
  • Enrichment classes in Art, Music, Spanish, Library, Computer and Physical Education
  • Summer Camp
  • Accredited By American Montessori Association and Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 19707 )
School Zip ( 19707 ) ( DE ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 15,209 people 783,525 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 66% 30%
Population Average Age 41 years old 36.0 years old
Average Household Size 2.8 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $97,403 $52,127
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 8.4 rooms 6.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 26 years old 39 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 91% / 9% 70% / 30%
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