Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School

At The Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School children learn to explore, question, and enjoy the wonder of learning.
We encourage each child to discover their amazing and unique abilities.
We are an affiliated member of the American Montessori Society and licensed by the State of Connecticut.
Our programs run four and five days per week, full and part time.
We also have an extended-care morning program and lunch program available.
All Hans Christian Andersen Montessori Schoolteachers are Montessori trained and teach HCAMS Students as a Teaching Team.
Our student to teacher ratios are 10 : 1. Our Head Teacher is Montessori Certified, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and is pursuing her Master's Degree in Education.
Our second Teacher is Montessori Certified and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Our Assistant Teacher is Montessori trained and holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature.
All HCAMS Staff is First Aid and CPR Certified, and all full time staff is Medications and Epi Pen Certified.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $50,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School cost?
Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School's tuition is approximately $50,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School?
The application deadline for Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $50,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $24,588 for elementary schools and $39,344 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Connecticut is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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