Over The Rainbow serves 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the Other special emphasis association(s). The student:teacher of Over The Rainbow is 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Over The Rainbow?
The application deadline for Over The Rainbow is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Over The Rainbow is The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties (3.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is N Reading Knowledge Beginnings (1.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
N Reading Knowledge Beginnings ![N Reading Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Infant Classroom]( "N Reading Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
48 Main St.
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-0403
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-0403
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Tower Day School
Daycare / Preschool
5 Summer Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5576
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5576
2.7 miles
Gr: NS | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Next Generation Childrens Center ![Next Generation Childrens Center Photo - Welcome to our Andover Center! Our state-of-the-art school features spacious classrooms, indoor play spaces and large playground areas – including a covered outdoor area for when the weather is inclement. A full commercial kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and three healthy snacks daily and we also accommodate children with allergy and dietary restrictions. These are just some of the amenities that our children (and Teachers) enjoy and parents appreciate! Our caring and EEC certified Teachers work closely with their Program Managers and Directors to develop challenging curriculum for each classroom while helping children develop a love of learning! Come take a tour and see why NGCC of Andover is a wonderful place for your child to learn and grow!]( "Next Generation Childrens Center Photo - Welcome to our Andover Center! Our state-of-the-art school features spacious classrooms, indoor play spaces and large playground areas – including a covered outdoor area for when the weather is inclement. A full commercial kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and three healthy snacks daily and we also accommodate children with allergy and dietary restrictions. These are just some of the amenities that our children (and Teachers) enjoy and parents appreciate! Our caring and EEC certified Teachers work closely with their Program Managers and Directors to develop challenging curriculum for each classroom while helping children develop a love of learning! Come take a tour and see why NGCC of Andover is a wonderful place for your child to learn and grow!")
Daycare / Preschool
516 S Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-8010
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-8010
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 200 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
10 Torre Street
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-0023
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-0023
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students Avg. class size: 20 students
The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
Special Education School
50-e Concord St Ste 550
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
Special Education School
50-e Concord St Ste 550
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
83 Pine Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
34 Sunset Rock Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 439 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
10r Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
5.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
Special Education School
50-e Concord St Ste 550
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 S Main St
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2299
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2299
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
83 Pine Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
2 Audubon Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-6050
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-6050
4.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
N Reading Knowledge Beginnings ![N Reading Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Infant Classroom]( "N Reading Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
48 Main St.
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-0403
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-0403
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Tower Day School
Daycare / Preschool
5 Summer Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5576
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5576
2.7 miles
Gr: NS | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Next Generation Childrens Center ![Next Generation Childrens Center Photo - Welcome to our Andover Center! Our state-of-the-art school features spacious classrooms, indoor play spaces and large playground areas – including a covered outdoor area for when the weather is inclement. A full commercial kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and three healthy snacks daily and we also accommodate children with allergy and dietary restrictions. These are just some of the amenities that our children (and Teachers) enjoy and parents appreciate! Our caring and EEC certified Teachers work closely with their Program Managers and Directors to develop challenging curriculum for each classroom while helping children develop a love of learning! Come take a tour and see why NGCC of Andover is a wonderful place for your child to learn and grow!]( "Next Generation Childrens Center Photo - Welcome to our Andover Center! Our state-of-the-art school features spacious classrooms, indoor play spaces and large playground areas – including a covered outdoor area for when the weather is inclement. A full commercial kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and three healthy snacks daily and we also accommodate children with allergy and dietary restrictions. These are just some of the amenities that our children (and Teachers) enjoy and parents appreciate! Our caring and EEC certified Teachers work closely with their Program Managers and Directors to develop challenging curriculum for each classroom while helping children develop a love of learning! Come take a tour and see why NGCC of Andover is a wonderful place for your child to learn and grow!")
Daycare / Preschool
516 S Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-8010
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-8010
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 200 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
10 Torre Street
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-0023
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-0023
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students Avg. class size: 20 students
South Main KinderCare ![South Main KinderCare Photo - South Main KinderCare]( "South Main KinderCare Photo - South Main KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
511 S Main St.
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 470-3122
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 470-3122
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(508) 626-9158
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9158
9483.2 miles
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31 Flagg Drive
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(508) 620-4956
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-4956
9483.2 miles
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(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
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8 Flagg Drive
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9161
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9161
9483.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
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1 Jean Burke Drive
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 647-6660
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 647-6660
9483.4 miles
Gr: K-4 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
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165 Mill Street
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(508) 647-6650
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 647-6650
9483.4 miles
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