Atlas Academy is a private Montessori school in Dracut, MA that serves children from toddler up through 4th grade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-4
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mike Gustafson
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: None
- Atlas Academy began three years ago as a school that Mike and Iara Gustafson started to build for their two children. Now, in it's third year, there are over 60 students in 4 classrooms. Atlas Academy is a Montessori school, which means that we follow the Montessori approach, hire Montessir teachers, and use Montessori curriculum materials. The Montessori approach is an individualized approach to education which helps children to learn and grow at their own pace, and cultivates a love of learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Atlas Academy cost?
Atlas Academy's tuition is approximately $8,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Atlas Academy?
The acceptance rate of Atlas Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
When is the application deadline for Atlas Academy?
The application deadline for Atlas Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Atlas Academy is Lowell Catholic (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saint Michael School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lowell Day Nursery (1.0 miles away)
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Lowell Day Nursery
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Angels Academy
Daycare / Preschool
90 Arlington St
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 458-8333
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 458-8333
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 149 students
Saint Michael School ![Saint Michael School Photo]( "Saint Michael School Photo")
(Catholic)
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
(Catholic)
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Tuition listed
C.t.i.childrens Corner D C C
Daycare / Preschool
554 Pawtucket St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
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Location
Miles
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Lowell Catholic ![Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.]( "Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.")
(Catholic)
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse School, Inc
Special Education School
25 Wellman Ave
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-4050
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-4050
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 155 students
Crossroads Christian School ![Crossroads Christian School Photo]( "Crossroads Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
43 Atwood Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Ne Pediatric School
Special Education School
78 Boston Rd
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 667-5123
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 667-5123
5.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students Tuition listed
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
5.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Saint Michael School ![Saint Michael School Photo]( "Saint Michael School Photo")
(Catholic)
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
(Catholic)
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Tuition listed
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Tuition listed
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
105 Princeton Blvd
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Lowell Day Nursery
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Angels Academy
Daycare / Preschool
90 Arlington St
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 458-8333
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 458-8333
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 149 students
Saint Michael School ![Saint Michael School Photo]( "Saint Michael School Photo")
(Catholic)
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
(Catholic)
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Tuition listed
C.t.i.childrens Corner D C C
Daycare / Preschool
554 Pawtucket St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Berlin Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 South Street
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
9494.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Clinton Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Boylston Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4208
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4208
9494.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Boylston Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4220
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4220
9495 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hudson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69 Brigham Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6250
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6250
9495.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 784 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Church Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4230
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4230
9495.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 870 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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