The Eliot-Pearson Children's School is the laboratory-demonstration school affiliated with the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development at Tufts University.
The school serves as a model and demonstration facility, providing a training and observation site for new and experienced teachers and a research facility for faculty and supervised students in the Department of Child Development.
First and foremost we aim to create a quality, nurturing experience for all children and their families.
In addition, as a lab program we are involved in the ongoing training and supervision of our graduate teaching assistants, student teachers and field workers.
By creating a quality early childhood experience for children, we are providing a first-hand example of excellence to our adult-student participants.
In addition, a great deal of time is spent providing further training through supervision meetings, team meetings, and workshops/discussions throughout the year.
Everyone on our staff takes professional development very seriously. It is one of the benchmarks of excellence in this program.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Eliot-pearson Children's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Eliot-Pearson Children's School is the laboratory-demonstration school affiliated with the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development at Tufts University. The school serves as a model and demonstration facility, providing a training and observation site for new and experienced teachers and a research facility for faculty and supervised students in the Department of Child Development. First and foremost we aim to create a quality, nurturing experience for all children and their families. In addition, as a lab program we are involved in the ongoing training and supervision of our graduate teaching assistants, student teachers and field workers. By creating a quality early childhood experience for children, we are providing a first-hand example of excellence to our adult-student participants. In addition, a great deal of time is spent providing further training through supervision meetings, team meetings, and workshops/discussions throughout the year. Everyone on our staff takes professional development very seriously. It is one of the benchmarks of excellence in this program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Eliot-pearson Children's School often compared to?
Eliot-pearson Children's School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What is Eliot-pearson Children's School's ranking?
Eliot-pearson Children's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Eliot-pearson Children's School?
The application deadline for Eliot-pearson Children's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Eliot-pearson Children's School is The Cambridge Matignon School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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