Elements Montessori vs. Bay Farm Montessori Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Elements Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Bay Farm Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Overview
Elements Montessori serves 14 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of Elements Montessori is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Offering academic programs rooted in the work of Maria Montessori, Bay Farm Montessori Academy cultivates an environment of responsibility to self and others that will serve our students and their communities for generations to come.
Through direct exploration, an intentional curriculum, and the integration of the arts, sciences, and real-world experiences, Bay Farm students gain a sense of joy and purpose in discovering the agency they have in furthering their own learning and contributing to the health of their communities.
Grades Offered
PK-K
NS-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2008
1972
Students Body
Total Students
14 students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
32
Pre-K Students
11
72
Kindergarten Students
3
17
Grade 1 Students
-
2
Grade 2 Students
-
8
Grade 3 Students
-
6
Grade 4 Students
-
6
Grade 5 Students
-
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
99%
90%
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:4
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Comfortable, weather appropriate.)
(Comfortable, weather appropriate.)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Aug. 1 / rolling
Jan. 31
Tuition Cost
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$24,750
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs vary. We offer: 3, 4, and 5 Day Programs. Lunch Hour is always included, and Wednesday is pizza day! Full Days: 8:40 - 3:00. Half Days: 8:40 – 1:10. Before Care from 7:30. After Care until 5:30 (Breakfast and wholesome snacks provided). Kindly inquire about our scholarship program along with other tuition reduction incentives including early enrollment, referral gratuities, and sibling discounts.
Bay Farm offers a Right-Fit Tuition program. The goal of our Right-Fit Tuition Program is to enable all families who believe in Bay Farm’s Montessori mission and approach to make enrolling their child a reality.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$4,000
Acceptance Rate
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85%
Admissions Director
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Grainne Murray
Admissions Associate
Jessica Molleur
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
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13
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chess Club, Kids Care Club Community Service, Mystery Solvers Club, Robotics Club, Student Council, Ukulele Club