Childrens Own School

86 Main St Winchester, MA 01890
childrensownschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,300
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31
  • Source: Verified school update
Childrens Own School Photo #1 - Our old farmhouse creates a home-like atmosphere.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,300
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1942
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
13%
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School Notes

  • Children's Own School has been a Montessori preschool tradition since 1942. We provide a carefully planned, stimulating Montessori environment to help children develop within themselves the foundational habits, attitudes, skills and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. COS recognizes that each child has a unique nature and, with that, the capacity to become a successful learner.
  • We promote opportunities for independence, perseverance, and creativity. We guide children to self-directed learning and discovery. We emphasive kindness and graciousness in our classroom communities.
  • We believes that parents and teachers are partners working together for the benefit of each child.
  • Our primary goal is to provide each child with an excellent Montessori education using the principles established by Dr. Maria Montessori and sanctioned by the Association Montessori Internationale.
  • We serve 89 children in 4 primary classrooms (2.9 - 6.0 years old) and 1 preprimary program (children 22 months-2.8 months). All classrooms are staffed with a Montessori trained teacher and a classroom assistant. We offer half day, school day, and limited extended day enrollment options.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Childrens Own School cost?
Childrens Own School's tuition is approximately $20,300 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Childrens Own School?
The application deadline for Childrens Own School is Jan. 31.

School Reviews

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I attended this school from 1964 to 1966, and I loved it! It's nice to see that it's still in the same big old house surrounded by huge trees.
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The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, MA is $28,998 for elementary schools and $49,521 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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