Shrewsbury Montessori School

55 Oak Street Shrewsbury, MA 01545
shrewsburymontessori.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,455
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Shrewsbury Montessori School Photo #1 - Lower Elementary students enjoy a winter day on the playground.
Shrewsbury Montessori School Photo #2 - Children's House students learn about seeds in Gardening class.
Shrewsbury Montessori School Photo #3 - Main Campus in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Montessori School Photo #4 - Auburn Campus
Shrewsbury Montessori School Photo #5 - Individualized Lessons using Zoom during Remote Learning
Shrewsbury Montessori School Photo #6 - Personalized Lesson Packets for each student during Remote Learning

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,455
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1972

Student Body

Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
PreK range from $11345 to $19775
Admissions Director
Elizabeth Leandres
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
After School Program

School Notes

  • Our mission is to prepare and foster the development of the whole child in a safe and nurturing environment while sparking their natural curiosity and their innate love to learn.
  • With the teacher as their guide and a hands on approach to learning, we aim to cultivate a self-disciplined, self-confident, independent, and academically prepared global citizen who is cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically aware.
  • Campuses in Shrewsbury and Auburn Massachusetts
Shrewsbury Montessori School is a nonprofit school dedicated to nurturing the academic and wholistic development of children age 18 months through grade six embracing the philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.Through observation, teachers design lessons at each child`s level of readiness. The Montessori Method provides time for students to practice and explore concepts, while using thoughtfully created, self-correcting materials.The Montessori Work Cycle as practiced by SMS teachers, promotes the development of focus and concentration, builds deep understanding of concepts providing time for the mastery of basic academic and social skills. A calm and supportive atmosphere in each classroom encourages each student to become an independent, creative, self-disciplined, confident, caring, and academically capable member of society.

  • The Toddler Program 18 months-2.9 Years Old
  • The Children`s House Program Preschool and Kindergarten
  • The Lower Elementary ProgramGrades One, Two, Three
  • The Upper Elementary ProgramGrades Four, Five, Six
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shrewsbury Montessori School cost?
Shrewsbury Montessori School's tuition is approximately $17,455 for private students and $550 for summer students.
What schools are Shrewsbury Montessori School often compared to?
Shrewsbury Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Bancroft School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Shrewsbury Montessori School?
The application deadline for Shrewsbury Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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My child graduated from SMS. Along with her fond memories, she gained a love of learning, organizational, leadership, and time management skills, as well as a solid academic foundation.
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