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 (2025-26)
- 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
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
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.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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Quick Facts
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
7.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 student Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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