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Year Founded

1997

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

112 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition range from $4,839 to $10,539 depending on the program or grade levels

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

School Notes

Brixham Montessori Friends School is a small independent private school in York.
A dynamic and vibrant school community, the BMFS staff is proud to partner with parents and students to establish an exceptional Montessori school of the highest standards.
Each classroom has an average student to teacher ratio of 7:1 and a complete program of study, including core subjects in language, math, sensorial and everyday living, as well as the arts and sciences.
Specials in Spanish, Fitness and Health, Music, Drama and Studio Art complete the study at the elementary levels.
Central to the philosophy of Montessori education is the belief that every child is driven by his or her own desires to learn, and that within a carefully structured and prepared environment, the child will fulfill his or her needs in their entirety.
"Follow the child" and "freedom with responsibilities" are two Montessori principles that Brixham deeply honors and respects.

School Motto: To honor each child's individuality, creativity, and intellectual potential through an enriched Montessori educational program

Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Brixham Montessori Friends School often compared to?

Brixham Montessori Friends School is often viewed alongside schools like Seacoast Waldorf School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Brixham Montessori Friends School?

The acceptance rate of Brixham Montessori Friends School is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

When is the application deadline for Brixham Montessori Friends School?

The application deadline for Brixham Montessori Friends School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5 7/6/2015

BMFS embraced our 7 year old son into their lower elementary program when his former Montessori school unexpectedly closed due to financial reasons. While he struggled to make the transition to a new school, new teachers, new friends (and a new home as we had also just moved), his teachers stuck by him and worked diligently (and we're certain very hard on many days) to help him gain his footing and find his place, not just academically but socially as well. By the end of the school year, he was once again our happy kid and experiencing excellent days at school. The head of the school is extremely kind and caring, and truly puts the best interest of the child first. And while all the lower el teachers are wonderful, our son's head teacher never gave up trying to figure out son out and what would help him succeed the most - and he was always supportive and willing to work with us in partnership on any struggles our son was having at the time. Having teachers and a school that cares about your child as much as you do as a parent is a rare and true gift. BMFS gave us that gift and we are forever grateful.

- Posted by Parent - alici

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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).