Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Damariscotta Montessori School
About the School
- Damariscotta Montessori School in Nobleboro, ME offers co–ed Montessori education for grades PK through 8 in a rural setting.
- Founded in 1989, the school serves 82 students with a student–teacher ratio of 27:20.
- The school is nonsectarian and holds memberships with the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations.
- Annual tuition is $25,000, and the school provides a summer school program.
- Approximately 14.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Chip DeLorenzo
Application URL
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When is the application deadline for Damariscotta Montessori School?
The application deadline for Damariscotta Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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