Farmington Valley Academy Montessori
- Our mission at The Farmington Valley Academy Montessori is to offer an excellent education characterized by intellectual rigor combined with personal warmth.
- Dr. Maria Montessori's principles and the insights of other gifted educators form a broad foundation for the school`s philosophy and curriculum.
- We seek to provide an optimal environment that will serve as a culture that encourages each student to develop to his or her fullest potential across a wide range of experiences.
- We consider ourselves to have succeeded when we have fostered in each student a sense of respect for themselves and others, an inner expectation of personal responsibility, academic achievement that matches potential, and a love of learning.
- The Farmington Valley Academy Montessori offers a highly developed, scholastic curriculum based on the use of didactic materials which inspire the imagination and ignite the learning process.
- The Farmington Valley Academy Montessori is located in Avon, Connecticut and is a private educational center dedicated to providing a quality education with high academic standards in a warm loving environment We invite you to schedule a visit to our school.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 117 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 117 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 27% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Comfortable clothing) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is varied depending on age of student/class |
| % on Financial Aid | 4% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, TennisBallet, Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Tennis |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art, Cello, Choir, Dance, Flute, Lego, Piano, Theatre/Drama, Violin, Voice, Yoga |
School Notes
- Joyful, passionate learning where challenges are fearless.
- Critical and collaborative thinking, connecting new ideas with skills and knowledge.
- Education that brings a lifetime of curiosity, confidence and accomplishment.
- Call to schedule a tour and explore FVAM!
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West HartfordMontessori School Greater HartfordMontessori SchoolGrades: NS-9
5.5 miles
141 N Main St
West Hartford, CT 06107
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n/a - Enfield Grades: NS-8 | 172 students
16.5 miles
1325 Enfield St
Enfield, CT 06082
(860)745-5847 16.5 NS-8
172 - Avon Grades: K-8 | 69 students
1.7 miles
324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT 06001
(860)677-0035 1.7 K-8
69 - Berlin Grades: K-9 | 42 students
12.2 miles
166 Lincoln Street
Berlin, CT 06037
(860)223-6428 12.2 K-9
42 - BloomfieldThe First Academy(Christian)Grades: K-5 | 38 students
7 miles
1151 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860)243-6520 7 K-5
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