The Ridge Hill School vs. Bay Farm Montessori Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Bay Farm Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Overview
The Ridge Hill School is a private early childhood center.
Children may attend educational programs and receive child care services. The school consists of two spacious indoor classrooms and an outdoor play area.
Total enrollment is limited to 44 children. The student teacher ratio ranges from 8:1 to 9:1.
We are licensed for childcare through the Massachusetts Office for Children.
We often have student teachers and interns involved in the classroom.
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
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
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1972
Students Body
Total Students
47 students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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32
Pre-K Students
35
72
Kindergarten Students
12
17
Grade 1 Students
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2
Grade 2 Students
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8
Grade 3 Students
-
6
Grade 4 Students
-
6
Grade 5 Students
-
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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90%
Average Class Size
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:47
1:4
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31
Tuition Cost
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$24,750
Tuition Notes
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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
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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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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13
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Chess Club, Kids Care Club Community Service, Mystery Solvers Club, Robotics Club, Student Council, Ukulele Club