Pioneer Valley Montessori School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 79 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pioneer Valley Montessori School
Nursery	12
Pre-K	23
Kind	9
1	8
2	8
3	4
4	3
5	7
6	5

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Year Founded

1964

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

47%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Elementary - $12,250 (1-6th grade) Preschool - 5 full days $9,950 Preschool - 3 full days $7,300 Preschool- 3 half days $5,200 Toddler (18 mos.- 2.9 years) Please see website for the different options. (see website for details)

Admissions Director

Erin Rand

Admissions Associate

Charmaine Fowler

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Chess ClubComputer Class

Sewing Club

School Notes

Pioneer Valley Montessori School is fully accredited by the American Montessori Society, the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
We offer programs for children from 18 months old through 6th grade.

We have been inspiring confident, motivated learners to reach their fullest potential since 1964. We are an independent, nonprofit, private day school offering the Montessori curriculum for children ages 18 months sixth grade.

Montessori curriculum for pre-school age that includes: phonics, writing, reading, mathematics, geometry, nature, classification, geography, and cultural studies.
Montessori curriculum for Elementary includes: Math, Language (reading, writing, grammar, spelling, research skills, handwriting, public speaking) Science (zoology, botany, weather, earth science, ecology) History, STEAM and practical life skills.
Individual attention
Spanish
Music
Art
Physical Eduction
Summer Program (for ages 5 and under)

Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Pioneer Valley Montessori School?

The application deadline for Pioneer Valley Montessori School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Pioneer Valley Montessori School located?

Pioneer Valley Montessori School is located in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 3 other private schools located in Sixteen Acres.

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