Make Way For Ducklings Nursery in West Springfield, MA, enrolls 21 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program.
The school employs one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 21:1.
It is located in an urban/large town community, serving families seeking early education in the West Springfield area.
The school offers co–educational classes designed for children ages pre–K to K.
Compared to nearby schools, Make Way For Ducklings Nursery has a smaller enrollment size and higher student–teacher ratio.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Make Way For Ducklings Nursery?
The application deadline for Make Way For Ducklings Nursery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Make Way For Ducklings Nursery is May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Children's House (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
0.3 miles
Gr: K | 27 students
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Playful Minds
Special Program Emphasis
200 Birnie Ave
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 30 students
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School ![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo")
(Catholic)
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Rfk Academy School
Special Education School
1 Federal St Bldg 102-1
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
2.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
2.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
3.9 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Playful Minds
Special Program Emphasis
200 Birnie Ave
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 30 students
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School ![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo")
(Catholic)
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
0.3 miles
Gr: K | 27 students
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School ![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo")
(Catholic)
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Dyer Ave.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
9464.3 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Canton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
9464.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Canton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
9464.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
40 Wickett St.
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 379-0713
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 379-0713
9464.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Cherry Brook Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
9465.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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