Atlas Academy

Atlas Academy is a private Montessori school in Dracut, MA that serves children from toddler up through 4th grade.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-4
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,500
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-4
Year Founded
2018

Student Body

Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Atlas Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mike Gustafson

School Notes

  • Atlas Academy began three years ago as a school that Mike and Iara Gustafson started to build for their two children. Now, in it's third year, there are over 60 students in 4 classrooms. Atlas Academy is a Montessori school, which means that we follow the Montessori approach, hire Montessir teachers, and use Montessori curriculum materials. The Montessori approach is an individualized approach to education which helps children to learn and grow at their own pace, and cultivates a love of learning.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Atlas Academy cost?
Atlas Academy's tuition is approximately $8,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Atlas Academy?
The acceptance rate of Atlas Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 69%.
When is the application deadline for Atlas Academy?
The application deadline for Atlas Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-4
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,500
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, MA is $29,963 for elementary schools and $47,877 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, MA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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