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Briarwood Children's House

432 Goodwins Mills Rd
Alfred, ME 04002

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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)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 145 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

2017

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Student Body

Total Students

145 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$40 per week

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 145 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in York County, ME is $14,363 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).