Notre Dame Montessori in Dorchester, MA is a co–ed Catholic early childhood program serving kindergarten with a total enrollment of 24 students.
The school operates in a city community and offers a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 3 teaching staff.
Twenty–five percent of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Located in Dorchester, Notre Dame Montessori provides Catholic–oriented kindergarten education in an urban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 Notre Dame Montessori?
The application deadline for Notre Dame Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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