Wellesley Montessori School in Wellesley, MA offers a co鈥揺d, nonsectarian Montessori program serving nursery school through pre鈥搆indergarten students in an urban large town setting.
Founded in 1974, the school enrolls 120 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 9 teachers.
Approximately 20 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting local community diversity.
The school is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and serves primarily early childhood education levels.
Wellesley Montessori School serves as an early learning program option near other area schools such as Dana Hall School and Tenacre Country Day School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1974
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Education should no longer be mostly imparting knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentials.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wellesley Montessori School often compared to?
Wellesley Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Wellesley Montessori School?
The application deadline for Wellesley Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91制片厂s
Popular comparisons: Wellesley Montessori School vs. Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings
The nearest high school and elementary school to Wellesley Montessori School is Dana Hall School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tenacre Country Day School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
0.3 miles
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Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(781) 795-5571
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 795-5571
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(508) 877-8200
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(508) 877-8200
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(508) 655-7333
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(508) 655-7333
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