Thacher Montessori School
617-361-2522
This school has been educating students using the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessor since 1971. Thacher divides students into age groups rather than grades, providing an integrated curriculum for students ages three to six (Children's House), six to nine (Lower Elementary), nine to 12 (Upper Elementary) and 12 to 14 (Adolescent Program). According to its mission statement, the school's goal is to "empower children to achieve academic excellence and become confident, compassionate and proactive members of the world community."
- Fax: 617-364-0911
- Hours: Upper elementary hours: 8am - 3:40pm. Lower elementary hours: 8am - 3:15pm. Toddler program hours: 8:15am - 4pm. Children house hours: 8:20am - 11:30am or 8:20am - 3pm. Pre-school care hours: 7am - 8:20am. After school program hours: 3pm to 4:45pm
- Handicap Accessible: The entrance is level with the street.
- Number of students: 200
- Public/Private: Private
- Financial aid: Yes
- Accreditation/licenses: Association of Independent Schools of New England
- Parking: Free lot
- Montessori: Yes
- Grade levels: Ages 3-14
- Features: Library