The Colonel Shepard Montessori School in Milford, NH, offers a nonsectarian Montessori program for co鈥揺d students in grades PK through 6 in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1995, the school serves 31 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 supported by three teachers.
The school has a student population that includes approximately 9% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
As a Montessori school, it provides early childhood and elementary education within a midsize suburb of New Hampshire.
Located in Milford, the school is among several private early learning options in the area, with enrollment totals smaller than many nearby programs.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1995
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Classes with Currier Art MuseumMath Club
PTOSki Club
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Colonel Shepard Montessori School?
The application deadline for The Colonel Shepard Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to The Colonel Shepard Montessori School is The Rsec Academy (5.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Country Village Montessori School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Growing Imaginations Early Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
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Early Learning Center Of Milford
Daycare / Preschool
352 Elm Street
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 116 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
The Rsec Academy
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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The Rsec Academy
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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The Rsec Academy
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Miles
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Early Learning Center Of Milford
Daycare / Preschool
352 Elm Street
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 116 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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Growing Imaginations Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
188 Elm Street
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4659
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4659
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
Early Learning Center Of Milford
Daycare / Preschool
352 Elm Street
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 116 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
94 NH-101A
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 886-0110
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 886-0110
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Country Village Montessori School
Montessori School
2 Overlook Dr
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Kids Inn Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
67 State Route 101a
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-1199
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-1199
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
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The Rsec Academy
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
South Merrimack Christian Academy
(Christian)
517 Boston Post Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
222 Isaac Frye Hwy
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
9 South Merrimack Road
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
5.6 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
410 Amherst Street, Suite 150
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 316-6444
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 316-6444
7.8 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 17 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Country Village Montessori School
Montessori School
2 Overlook Dr
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Rsec Academy
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
South Merrimack Christian Academy
(Christian)
517 Boston Post Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
222 Isaac Frye Hwy
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
9 South Merrimack Road
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
5.6 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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Growing Imaginations Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
188 Elm Street
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4659
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4659
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
Early Learning Center Of Milford
Daycare / Preschool
352 Elm Street
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 116 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
94 NH-101A
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 886-0110
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 886-0110
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Country Village Montessori School
Montessori School
2 Overlook Dr
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Kids Inn Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
67 State Route 101a
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-1199
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-1199
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
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