Wellesley Montessori School serves 120 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student:teacher of Wellesley Montessori School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 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 Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Education should no longer be mostly imparting knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentials.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wellesley Montessori School?
The application deadline for Wellesley Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Wellesley Montessori School is Dana Hall School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tenacre Country Day School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 456 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
78 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Day School Of Wellesley Hills
Montessori School
40 Abbott Rd
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 795-5571
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 795-5571
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
360 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01705
(508) 877-8200
Framingham, MA 01705
(508) 877-8200
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
39 Eliot Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-7333
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-7333
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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