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Petersham Montessori Schools

28 New Salem Road Petersham, MA 01366

Tel: (978) 724-0246

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Petersham Montessori Schools in Petersham, MA, is a rural, nonsectarian Montessori school serving 14 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
Founded in 1996, the school offers early learning programs with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by two teachers.
The student population includes 33% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small school community.
The co–educational program is affiliated with Montessori associations and serves families seeking a Montessori early learning option in rural Massachusetts.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Petersham Montessori Schools
Pre-K	11
Kind	3

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Year Founded

1996

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Student Body

Total Students

14 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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