Shrewsbury Montessori School
Tel:
(508) 842-2116
- 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, Auburn, and Worcester, Massachusetts
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 181 students
- Yearly Tuition: $16,215
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 181 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 30% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $16,215 |
| Tuition Notes | PreK range from $5,300 to $14,850 |
| Admissions Director | Elizabeth Leandres |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 1 extracurricular |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | After School Program |
School Notes
Shrewsbury Montessori School is a nonprofit school dedicated to
nurturing the academic and wholistic development of children age
three 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 Children`s House Program Preschool and Kindergarten
- The Lower Elementary Program Grades One, Two, Three
- The Upper Elementary Program Grades Four, Five, Six
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School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - Alumni Parent |
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