The Montessori Children's School in Etna, NH, enrolls 42 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a rural setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with a total of 5 teachers serving its early childhood program.
It is a nonsectarian Montessori school affiliated with the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations.
The school has a student diversity rate of 60%, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for student color representation.
As a rural New Hampshire Montessori preschool, it provides early learning programs focused on developmental stages from PK to K.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Montessori Children's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$11,660 for full day, $10,010 for half day
School Notes
- School Motto: The Montessori Children’s School will strive to continue to be a community leader in early childhood education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for The Montessori Children's School?
The application deadline for The Montessori Children's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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