Old Colony Montessori School

247 Gardner St Hingham, MA 02043
www.oldcolonymontessori.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Old Colony Montessori is the second oldest AMI certified school in the country, and the oldest Montessori institution south of Boston.
  • Every Montessori classroom is prepared with carefully designed materials that take advantage of the child's desire to learn.
  • Individual interests, learning styles, and the need for growing independence are celebrated.
  • At Old Colony Montessori our teachers are trained by Association Montessori Internationale to guide the children in multi-age, multi-grade classrooms.
  • Each child experiences the excitement of learning in a challenging, non-competitive environment designed specifically to meet his or her needs.
  • Our students develop a natural love for learning that lasts a lifetime, and approach the world with self-confidence, intellectual curiosity, joy, and respect.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
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Student Body

Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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When is the application deadline for Old Colony Montessori School?
The application deadline for Old Colony Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Plymouth County, MA is $21,625 for elementary schools and $27,877 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Plymouth County, MA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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