Montessori Circle Of Friends in Chester, CT, serves 26 co–educational students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2008, this nonsectarian Montessori preschool program is located in the Chester Center neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 2 teachers supporting early childhood education.
Montessori Circle Of Friends is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS), reflecting its Montessori program focus.
The school offers tuition–based Montessori education for families seeking an early learning program in the Chester suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2008
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Circle Of Friends often compared to?
Montessori Circle Of Friends is often viewed alongside schools like The Children's Tree Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Circle Of Friends?
The application deadline for Montessori Circle Of Friends is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Circle Of Friends located?
Montessori Circle Of Friends is located in the Chester Center neighborhood of Chester, CT.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Montessori Circle Of Friends vs. The Children's Tree Montessori School
The nearest high school to Montessori Circle Of Friends is Mt. Saint John (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Franklin Academy (3.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Essex KinderCare (5.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mt. Saint John
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
3.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Essex KinderCare ![Essex KinderCare Photo - Essex KinderCare]( "Essex KinderCare Photo - Essex KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
158 Westbrook Rd.
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
5.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Oak Hill School At Haddam-killingworth High School
Special Education School
95 Little City Rd
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
5.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Moodus KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
99 Leesville Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-9666
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-9666
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mt. Saint John
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
3.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Oak Hill School At Haddam-killingworth High School
Special Education School
95 Little City Rd
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
5.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
8.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Joshua Center Shoreline Cdt
Special Education School
5 Research Pkwy
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 510-0163
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 510-0163
8.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
3.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Oak Hill School At Haddam-killingworth High School
Special Education School
95 Little City Rd
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
5.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
8.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
9.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Essex KinderCare ![Essex KinderCare Photo - Essex KinderCare]( "Essex KinderCare Photo - Essex KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
158 Westbrook Rd.
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
5.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Moodus KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
99 Leesville Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-9666
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-9666
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
9.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
42 Maynard Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
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Joseph Melillo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(203) 468-3227
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3227
9406.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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(203) 481-5386
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(203) 481-5386
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(203) 483-1832
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
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(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
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(203) 483-1826
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
9407.3 miles
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