Charles River School vs. Woodside Montessori Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Charles River School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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School History
Woodside Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Advanced Degrees
Overview
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.
Students across campus, from PreKindergarten to 8th Grade, are part of a community that prioritizes kindness, compassion, and joy.
Woodside Montessori Academy in Millis, MA serves 98 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1985, the nonsectarian Montessori school holds memberships with the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 20 and 90 percent of teachers holding advanced degrees.
Woodside Montessori Academy offers rolling admissions, a 90 percent acceptance rate, and a summer school program.
Approximately 14 percent of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia / Language-based, mild learning
Year Founded
1911
1985
Students Body
Total Students
190 students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
36
Kindergarten Students
18
14
Grade 1 Students
15
6
Grade 2 Students
18
5
Grade 3 Students
17
10
Grade 4 Students
21
5
Grade 5 Students
26
5
Grade 6 Students
26
5
Grade 7 Students
22
6
Grade 8 Students
18
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
8 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
90%
Average Class Size
18
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$36,220
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Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from
$36,220 to $52,320
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% on Financial Aid
30%
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
Sarah Wooten
Jessica Alvezi
Admissions Associate
Hannah Sokol
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Community of Color ClubGay Straight Alliance
Green TeamMathCounts
Model United NationsStudent Council
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubDrone Club
FLL Robotics TeamJR. FLL Robotics Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesMusic Lessons