Charles River School vs. Woodside Montessori Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Charles River School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Woodside Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Advanced Degrees
Overview
Charles River School shapes critical thinkers and resilient, creative problem solvers by helping students understand the "why."
CRS offers a challenging academic program that teaches durable, transferable skills that are the foundation of students' future success.
A faculty of highly experienced teachers creates a community of connection. The very fabric of the school is built on the individual focus and attention each member brings to the needs of each student.
We believe that an education that honors the pursuit of academic excellence and the joy of childhood must have equity, inclusion, and belonging at its core.
Children learn best in a hands-on, interactive learning environment that encourages discovery, collaboration, and a global perspective.
Woodside Montessori Academy serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS), the Other Montessori association(s) and the National Coalition of Girls.
The student:teacher of Woodside Montessori Academy is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Dyslexia / Language-based, mild learning
Year Founded
1911
1985
Students Body
Total Students
191 students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
8
36
Kindergarten Students
12
14
Grade 1 Students
17
6
Grade 2 Students
17
5
Grade 3 Students
18
10
Grade 4 Students
24
5
Grade 5 Students
27
5
Grade 6 Students
20
5
Grade 7 Students
25
6
Grade 8 Students
23
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
8 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
90%
Average Class Size
18
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$36,220
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Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from
$36,220 to $52,320
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% on Financial Aid
30%
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Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
Sarah Wooten
Jessica Alvezi
Admissions Associate
Hannah Sokol
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
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Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Community of Color Club, Fitness Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Green Team, MathCounts, Model United Nations, Student Council
Art Classes, Chess Club, Drone Club, FLL Robotics Team, JR. FLL Robotics Team, Music Lessons