Pioneer Valley Montessori School
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.
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Students: 105 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1964
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chess Club, Computer Class, Sewing Club
School Notes
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)
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