Celebrating 15 wonderful years serving children & their families.We are excited about our new location on the Historic Lancaster Town Green.
NMS offers a traditional Montessori curriculum enhanced with Foreign Languages (Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French or Italian) and our Artisit in Residence, Nan Gibbons.
We house 2 Primary classrooms in a beautiful, respectful environment.
Our high standards & quality educational programs are an investment that will reward your child for years to come.Montessori Gaduates have gone on to top rated Colleges & Unviversities: West Point, Purdue-Engineering, Boston College and Brown, to name a few.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Nashoba Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Flexible payment options
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Donna Bernier
Application URL
School Notes
- Our philosophy: to foster independence, respect, love of learning in a specially prepared environment.
- Every child is allowed to work at his/her own developmental rate.
- Our gaol is to help each child attain his/her highest potential.
- The qualities of independance, self-motivation, creativity, leadership, respectfulness and cooperation are foundational to the program.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Nashoba Montessori School cost?
Nashoba Montessori School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Nashoba Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Nashoba Montessori School is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
When is the application deadline for Nashoba Montessori School?
The application deadline for Nashoba Montessori School is Mar. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 3/21/2013
I love the Montessori style of learning. It teaches practical work that increases independence, curiosity, and a desire to learn. My daughter loves counting in Italian and is looking forward to learning more about Italy. At 4 she asks to do math work, reading work and loves helping around the home as Montessori encourages little ones to participate in daily tasks. I look forward to the literacy bags that come home as it helps me engage in what she is learning. I highly recommend Nashoba Montessori! Caring, compassionate and competent educators makes this a great place for kids to learn, grow and explore!
5 6/20/2012
I continue to recommend the school to everyone I know or meet with small children. The staff is professional and caring. There is a wonderful sense of school community. The Chinese and French instruction along with a fabulous music program exceeds expectations.
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