About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K | 27 students
Montessori School
118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 30 students
Specialized Curriculum
200 Birnie Ave
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Catholic
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students
Catholic
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
1 Federal St Bldg 102-1
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 3
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Special Education School
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 30 students
Specialized Curriculum
200 Birnie Ave
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Catholic
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students
Catholic
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 3
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K | 27 students
Montessori School
118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Catholic
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students
Catholic
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 12
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
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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