The Hunt Ridge Montessori School first opened our doors in september, 1983.
When we welcomed six children to their first day of school.
Today, we are delighted to teach 85 children each day based on the principles set forth by maria montessori.
Maria montessori discovered that young children exhibit sensitive periods or a strong sensitivity to particular exercises and objects during various stages of their development.
This interest produces in the child an immense amount of intellectually directed activity.
The activity brings about the acquisition of that particular knowledge or skill which the child then masters quite easily.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Hunt Ridge Montessori School often compared to?
The Hunt Ridge Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Great Beginnings Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Hunt Ridge Montessori School?
The application deadline for The Hunt Ridge Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Hunt Ridge Montessori School vs. Great Beginnings Montessori School
The nearest high school to The Hunt Ridge Montessori School is Fairfield College Preparatory (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairfield Country Day School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Unquowa School (2.2 miles away)
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1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
1.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 201 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
St. Catherine Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students
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Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Quick Facts
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
1.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 201 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
St. Catherine Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students
Fusion Academy Fairfield ![Fusion Academy Fairfield Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Fairfield Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Cajal Academy Inc
Special Education School
303 Linwood Ave Ste 1f
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 244-6575
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 244-6575
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
1.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 201 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
St. Catherine Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students
Fusion Academy Fairfield ![Fusion Academy Fairfield Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Fairfield Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
148 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-8208
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-8208
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 98 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
521 Brewster St
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 334-5856
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 334-5856
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5100
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5100
9392.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Locust Valley Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 10%10
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5200
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5200
9392.5 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5300
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5300
9392.9 miles
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(516) 277-5400
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(516) 277-5400
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(631) 367-8800
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