Mount Hope Montessori School offers a carefully prepared, safe, and nurturing environment in which children, ages 3 to 6, actively engage in a variety of work areas to encourage their fullest development.
Individual exploration, freedom, and creativity are balanced with the cultivation of social skills, responsibility, and moral and intellectual growth.
Mount Hope has two full-day programs and one half-day program as well as before and after school childcare.
Each classroom has up to 18 children guided by two teachers.
The before and after school programs are run as a complement to the school day and the childcare staff often introduce many enrichment activities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mt. Hope Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mt. Hope Montessori School often compared to?
Mt. Hope Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Mansfield Discovery Depot by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mt. Hope Montessori School?
The application deadline for Mt. Hope Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Mt. Hope Montessori School vs. Mansfield Discovery Depot
The nearest high school to Mt. Hope Montessori School is Windham Cdt (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Oak Grove Montessori School (2.8 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
132 Pleasant Valley Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Windham Cdt
Special Education School
345 Jackson St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-1311
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-1311
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Maranatha Sda Regional School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
126 Quarry St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-4984
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-4984
3.4 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 9 students
Natchaug Hospital School-consolidated
Special Education School
189 Storrs Rd
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1311
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1311
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
St. Mary St.. Joseph School
(Catholic)
35 Valley St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-8479
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-8479
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Windham Cdt
Special Education School
345 Jackson St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-1311
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-1311
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Maranatha Sda Regional School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
126 Quarry St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-4984
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-4984
3.4 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 9 students
Natchaug Hospital School-consolidated
Special Education School
189 Storrs Rd
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1311
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1311
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
TLC Rolling Ridge ![TLC Rolling Ridge Photo]( "TLC Rolling Ridge Photo")
Special Education School
Rt. 169
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-5619
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-5619
10.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 5 students
Academy Of The Holy Family ![Academy Of The Holy Family Photo - International Day]( "Academy Of The Holy Family Photo - International Day")
All-girls (Catholic)
54 W Main St. Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-9272
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-9272
11.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
132 Pleasant Valley Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Windham Cdt
Special Education School
345 Jackson St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-1311
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-1311
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Maranatha Sda Regional School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
126 Quarry St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-4984
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-4984
3.4 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 9 students
Natchaug Hospital School-consolidated
Special Education School
189 Storrs Rd
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1311
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1311
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
St. Mary St.. Joseph School
(Catholic)
35 Valley St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-8479
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-8479
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
132 Pleasant Valley Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary St.. Joseph School
(Catholic)
35 Valley St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-8479
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-8479
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Lighthouse Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
195 Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-2891
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-2891
5.6 miles
Gr: K | 27 students Tuition listed
Mansfield Discovery Depot
Daycare / Preschool
50 Depot Rd
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0062
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0062
6.2 miles
Gr: PK | 104 students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
330 Church St
Amston, CT 06231
(860) 228-5134
Amston, CT 06231
(860) 228-5134
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nathan Hale-ray High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 School Drive
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
9431.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
East Haddam Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Joe Williams Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5076
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5076
9431.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73 Clark Gates Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5081
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5081
9432.2 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
East Hampton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Childs Rd.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4060
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4060
9432.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Center School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Summit St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4050
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4050
9432.9 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
School Reviews
Endorse Mt. Hope Montessori School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
How to Ask About Staff Screening Without Apologizing
Parents should feel comfortable asking how private schools screen employees. Learn which questions matter, what answers to expect, and why transparency about hiring and student safety is a hallmark of a well-managed school.
What Facility Safety Tells You About School Oversight
A school's facilities reveal far more than appearance. Learn how building maintenance, emergency preparedness, and campus safety practices can help parents evaluate school leadership, oversight, and long-term commitment to student well-being.
Is the School Legally a School? A Parent Verification Checklist
Before enrolling your child in a private school, learn how to verify that it is legally operating, properly accredited, and authorized to issue recognized diplomas with this practical parent checklist for making a confident school choice.
