Saxtons River Montessori School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

The Saxtons River Montessori School exists to provide the highest quality educational environment for the children who attend the Saxtons River Montessori School, Inc; as a cooperative school governed jointly by the parents and teachers of the children, in the best interests of the children and to provide a resource for the local community through the invitation of professional educators and other interested parties to observe the classroom, and to conduct such teacher training programs as are consistent with the other expressed aims of the Saxtons River Montessori School.
Saxtons River Montessori School is an Full Member School with the American Montessori Society.
The Saxtons River Montessori School is a non-profit school for children ages 3 to 6.
It is designed to provide children with creative group and individual play experiences within a structured, individualized learning atmosphere under the direction of Montessori-trained teachers.
The school adheres to the basic tenet of Maria Montessori that the full development of self is the child's unique and ultimate goal in life.
SRMS offers three, four, and five day programs in order to best accommodate the unique needs of each child.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked VT School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 22 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,018
Acceptance rate: 10%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Saxtons River Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
State or regional independent school association

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saxtons River Montessori School
Pre-K	18
Kind	4

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Student Body

Total Students

22 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,018

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Acceptance Rate

10%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Nurturing your child's love of learning

The Saxtons River Montessori School exists to provide the highest quality educational environment for the children who attend the Saxtons River Montessori School, Inc; as a cooperative school governed jointly by the parents and teachers of the children, in the best interests of the children and to provide a resource for the local community through the invitation of professional educators and other interested parties to observe the classroom, and to conduct such teacher training programs as are consistent with the other expressed aims of the Saxtons River Montessori School. Saxtons River Montessori School is an Full Member School with the American Montessori Society. The Saxtons River Montessori School is a non-profit school for children ages 3 to 6. It is designed to provide children with creative group and individual play experiences within a structured, individualized learning atmosphere under the direction of Montessori-trained teachers. The school adheres to the basic tenet of Maria Montessori that the full development of self is the child's unique and ultimate goal in life. SRMS offers three, four, and five day programs in order to best accommodate the unique needs of each child.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Saxtons River Montessori School cost?

Saxtons River Montessori School's tuition is approximately $5,018 for private students.

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Saxtons River Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Montessori School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Saxtons River Montessori School?

The acceptance rate of Saxtons River Montessori School is 10%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Saxtons River Montessori School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Vermont with low acceptance rates.

What is Saxtons River Montessori School's ranking?

Saxtons River Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Least expensive tuition and Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Saxtons River Montessori School?

The application deadline for Saxtons River Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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