The T.E.C. Schools. Think. Explore. Create. vs. Bancroft School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The T.E.C. Schools. Think. Explore. Create. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Advanced Degrees
Bancroft School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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School History
Overview
The T.E.C. Schools, Think. Explore. Create. is a private Montessori school for children ages 2.9 years - grade 8 with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in a Montessori environment.
We believe that children learn best when they are engaged in hands-on, real-life projects. Learning at T.E.C. is anchored by three key principles: Think, Explore, Create.
Our environment hums with purposeful conversations among students engaged in hands-on Montessori activities.
Teachers inspire students to think big and challenge them to achieve academic excellence.
Through our transformative learning experience students atT.E.C. develop a moral compass, which serves as a lifelong guide helping them to become contributing members of the world.
We invite you to explore The T.E.C. difference in your child education here.
Bancroft School empowers students from pre-K to high school to love what they learn.
As Worcester`s premier college preparatory co-ed day school, Bancroft serves curious learners from Central Massachusetts and MetroWest Boston.
We create learning environments that inspire students to ask questions, share ideas, challenge convention, and solve problems through inquiry and curiosity. Bancroft alumni go on to thrive as self-aware, well-versed, confident leaders in a complex world.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Language-based/Dyslexia
Year Founded
2016
1900
Students Body
Total Students
59 students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
38%
Students by Grade

n/a
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
-
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
5
-
Grade 1 Students
5
-
Grade 2 Students
5
-
Grade 3 Students
5
-
Grade 4 Students
3
-
Grade 5 Students
3
-
Grade 6 Students
3
-
Grade 7 Students
4
-
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
70 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
65%
Average Class Size
20
12
Number of AP Classes
n/a
13
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Solid colored or patterned clothes without loud graphics and statements.)
(Solid colored or patterned clothes without loud graphics and statements.)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$17,500
$39,250
Tuition Notes
We offer payment options to work with your family\'s needs.
PreKindergarten $18,700
through
Grade 12 $36,500
% on Financial Aid
10%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
n/a
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Admissions Director
Rupali Sharma
Susie Whelan Horan
Admissions Associate
Mary Hannah Mark
Heather Roy
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubDestination Imagination
DnD ClubFLL Robotics Team
Jiu JitsuLEGO Robotics Club
Minecraft ClubOffer a variety of STEAM programs for After School Enrichment
TutoringVirtual Reality
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubPiano Lessons
Club or Organization:
RoboticsSpeech and Debate