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Kennebec Montessori School

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Kennebec Montessori School is the only licensed, non-denominational alternative Primary and Elementary school in the greater Waterville area.

Our school is accredited through the American Montessori Society.

At our location in Fairfield, we offer Primary and Elementary Montessori programs to 128 children from age 3 to 12.

Our six classrooms are all multi-age: three Primary classrooms, two Lower Elementary classroom, and one Upper Elementary.

The mission of the Kennebec Montessori School is to provide young children with an educational program rooted in the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, in which respect for self, others, and the environment are fundamental.

The program is designed to heighten intellectual and social development through the process of exploration and discovery with concrete materials, while nurturing a natural curiosity and a love of learning.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 110 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,825
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1976

School Calendar

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Campus Size

14 acres

Student Body

Total Students

110 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,825

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: 'The goal of early education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.' - Maria Montessori

Kennebec Montessori School is the only licensed, non-denominational alternative Primary and Elementary school in the greater Waterville area.
Our school is accredited through the American Montessori Society.
At our location in Fairfield, we offer Primary and Elementary Montessori programs to 128 children from age 3 to 12.
Our six classrooms are all multi-age: three Primary classrooms, two Lower Elementary classroom, and one Upper Elementary.
The mission of the Kennebec Montessori School is to provide young children with an educational program rooted in the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, in which respect for self, others, and the environment are fundamental.
The program is designed to heighten intellectual and social development through the process of exploration and discovery with concrete materials, while nurturing a natural curiosity and a love of learning.

Source: Verified school update

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Kennebec Montessori School's tuition is approximately $5,825 for private students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 110 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,825
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Maine is $17,773 for elementary schools and $28,937 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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