Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
West River Montessori School
About the School
- West River Montessori School in South Londonderry, VT, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving 25 students in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1978, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with two teachers on staff.
- The school offers a casual dress code and operates a summer school program.
- As a small co–educational Montessori school, it provides an educational environment distinct from nearby private schools serving larger enrollments and different grade spans.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction.' - Dr. Maria Montessori, 1952
- The West River Montessori School, located in South Londonderry, was first founded in 1978 by Harriet DeForest in conjunction with local parents and community members. Our program is a preschool, designed for parents who are interested in obtaining the best education for their children. Following the Montessori philosophy, WRMS is a community that fosters a lifelong love of learning intrinsic to the pursuit of academic, physical, and personal development of students, teachers and parents.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does West River Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, West River Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for West River Montessori School?
The application deadline for West River Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to West River Montessori School is Stratton Mountain School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Saxtons River Montessori School (15.7 miles away)
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Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: K-5 | 23 students
Alternative School
184 Pig Pen Rd
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Sports: 3
Alternative School
53 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
43 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 238-5760
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Sports: 3
Alternative School
53 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
43 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 238-5760
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students
Special Education School
4002 Main St.
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: K-5 | 23 students
Alternative School
184 Pig Pen Rd
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Sports: 3
Alternative School
53 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
43 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 238-5760
Distance: 15.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 22 students
Montessori School
14 Westminister St
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
Distance: 20.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Distance: 27.0 mi
Gr: NS | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
114 Old Settlers Rd
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2495
Distance: 27.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Catholic
60 S Main St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
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Arlington Memorial
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
9561.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Fisher School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
9561.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Sunderland Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Bear Ridge Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
9562.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 Schoolhouse Road
East Dover, VT 05341
(802) 464-5386
East Dover, VT 05341
(802) 464-5386
9563 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Newbrook Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 School Road
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7536
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7536
9564.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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