Woodside Montessori Academy vs. Charles River School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Woodside Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Advanced Degrees
Charles River School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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School History
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Language-based, mild learning
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Year Founded
1985
1911
Students Body
Total Students
98 students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
8
Kindergarten Students
14
12
Grade 1 Students
6
17
Grade 2 Students
5
17
Grade 3 Students
10
18
Grade 4 Students
5
24
Grade 5 Students
5
27
Grade 6 Students
5
20
Grade 7 Students
6
25
Grade 8 Students
6
23
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
80%
Average Class Size
20
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$36,220
Tuition Notes
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Tuition ranges from
$36,220 to $52,320
% on Financial Aid
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30%
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Jessica Alvezi
Sarah Wooten
Admissions Associate
n/a
Hannah Sokol
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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9
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Classes, Chess Club, Drone Club, FLL Robotics Team, JR. FLL Robotics Team, Music Lessons
Community of Color Club, Fitness Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Green Team, MathCounts, Model United Nations, Student Council