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 Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Petersham Montessori Schools?
The application deadline for Petersham Montessori Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Petersham Montessori Schools is Eagle Hill School (11.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Village School (10.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
253 S. Royalston Rd
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-3505
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-3505
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eagle Hill School ![Eagle Hill School Photo - A birds eye view of our 300 acre campus.]( "Eagle Hill School Photo - A birds eye view of our 300 acre campus.")
Special Program Emphasis
242 Old Petersham Rd
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 497-9208
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 497-9208
11.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seven Hills/stetson School ![Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge]( "Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge")
All-boys | Special Education School
455 South St
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
11.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Academy ![Holy Family Academy Photo]( "Holy Family Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
99 Nichols Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8656
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8656
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Aloysius Catholic School
(Catholic)
52 Church St
Gilbertville, MA 10319
(413) 477-1268
Gilbertville, MA 10319
(413) 477-1268
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
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