Private, non-profit Montessori school serving Toddlers (18 months+) through Kindergarten. One toddler class and 2 multi-age pre-k/k classes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Founded in 1979, Reading Montessori School serves toddler, preschool kindergarten children ages 18 months to six years based on a program developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Our goal is to foster each child's development to its fullest potential.It is our aim to help each child develop patterns of independence, concentration, perserverance and cooperation to become competent learners with a real love of learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Reading Montessori School?
The application deadline for Reading Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Reading Montessori School is Austin Preparatory School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Wonder Years Learning Center (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
10r Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
1.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
The Wonder Years Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
148 Lowell Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 658-8282
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 658-8282
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Tender Learning Centre
Daycare / Preschool
668 Main St
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 203-4040
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 203-4040
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
10 Torre Street
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-0023
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-0023
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
10r Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
1.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
Special Education School
50-e Concord St Ste 550
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
4.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 124 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Greater Boston Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
108 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-4253
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-4253
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
10r Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
1.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
Special Education School
50-e Concord St Ste 550
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
173 Church St
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 657-8710
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 657-8710
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
15 Gould St
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2081
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2081
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Wonder Years Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
148 Lowell Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 658-8282
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 658-8282
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Tender Learning Centre
Daycare / Preschool
668 Main St
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 203-4040
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 203-4040
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
10 Torre Street
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-0023
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-0023
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Little Folks Day School
Daycare / Preschool
600 West Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-9697
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-9697
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Little Hands Big Hearts Christian Preschool ![Little Hands Big Hearts Christian Preschool Photo]( "Little Hands Big Hearts Christian Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
60 Forest Park Road
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-5645
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-5645
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ashland High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
65 East Union St.
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0177
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0177
9480.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 884 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
87 West Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0167
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0167
9480.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
73 Fruit Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0188
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0188
9480.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
75 Central Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0160
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0160
9480.4 miles
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
David Mindess
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Concord Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0166
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0166
9480.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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