Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Briarwood Children's House
About the School
- Briarwood Children's House in Alfred, ME, is a rural, nonsectarian Montessori school serving 145 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
- Founded in 2017, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 23 total teachers.
- The school offers co–educational early learning programs tailored for children ages PK to K. Tuition for private elementary education in the York area averages $13,767, providing context for Briarwood's local affordability.
- Briarwood Children's House is positioned among nearby rural and suburban early education options including schools in Biddeford and Kennebunkport.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
145 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Briarwood Children's House often compared to?
Briarwood Children's House is often viewed alongside schools like Cocoons by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Briarwood Children's House?
The application deadline for Briarwood Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Briarwood Children's House is Thornton Academy (7.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Master's House (4.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. James School (6.3 miles away)
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Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Christian
551 Alfred Rd
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 283-3858
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
46 Cleveland St
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
281 Log Cabin Rd.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Catholic
730 West Rd
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6973
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Baptist
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Christian
551 Alfred Rd
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 283-3858
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
46 Cleveland St
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
281 Log Cabin Rd.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
35 Heath Rd
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-6022
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Baptist
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Christian
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
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46 Stackpole Road
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(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
9554.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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4/
Bottom 50%10
487 Locust St.
Rollinsford, NH 03869
(603) 742-2351
Rollinsford, NH 03869
(603) 742-2351
9554.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-2333
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-2333
9554.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Marshwood Great Works School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
49 Academy Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4010
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4010
9554.4 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Gonic School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Rank:
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10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
9554.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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