Atlas Academy is a private Montessori school in Dracut, MA that serves children from toddler up through 4th grade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-4
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mike Gustafson
School Notes
- School Mascot: None
- Atlas Academy began three years ago as a school that Mike and Iara Gustafson started to build for their two children. Now, in it's third year, there are over 60 students in 4 classrooms. Atlas Academy is a Montessori school, which means that we follow the Montessori approach, hire Montessir teachers, and use Montessori curriculum materials. The Montessori approach is an individualized approach to education which helps children to learn and grow at their own pace, and cultivates a love of learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Atlas Academy cost?
Atlas Academy's tuition is approximately $8,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Atlas Academy?
The acceptance rate of Atlas Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
When is the application deadline for Atlas Academy?
The application deadline for Atlas Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Atlas Academy is Lowell Catholic (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saint Michael School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lowell Day Nursery (1.0 miles away)
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Lowell Day Nursery
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Angels Academy
Daycare / Preschool
90 Arlington St
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 458-8333
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 458-8333
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 149 students
Saint Michael School ![Saint Michael School Photo]( "Saint Michael School Photo")
(Catholic)
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
(Catholic)
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Tuition listed
C.t.i.childrens Corner D C C
Daycare / Preschool
554 Pawtucket St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
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