Very Good
#76 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 19% of private schools
Harborlight Montessori
Elementary School
243 ESSEX ST, Beverly, MA 01915
Enrollment
87
Student-Teacher
1.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
87
Student-Teacher
1.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#76 of 388
In Beverly
#3 of 10
public schools
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Harborlight Montessori
Elementary School in Beverly · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Harborlight Montessori
Harborlight Montessori is a private elementary school in Beverly, MA. Harborlight Montessori serves approximately 87 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 1.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Harborlight Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 87 students, Harborlight Montessori is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.3:1 students to teachers, Harborlight Montessori sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Harborlight Montessori is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Harborlight Montessori compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Beverly, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Harborlight Montessori (this school) | 7.4 |
| Hannah Elementary | 7.2 |
| Cove Elementary | 4.5 |
| Beverly Middle School | 6.6 |
| North Beverly Elementary | 8.3 |
| McKeown School | 5.1 |
| Centerville Elementary | 8.3 |
| Ayers/Ryal Side School | 8.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
243 ESSEX ST, Beverly, MA 01915
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harborlight Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ayers/Ryal Side School (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Beverly Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Centerville Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Beverly, see our Beverly schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hannah Elementary Beverly | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Cove Elementary Beverly | 0.7 mi | 4.5 |
| NORTH SHORE RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL Beverly | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Beverly High Beverly | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| HOPEFUL JOURNEYS EDUCATIONAL CENTER Beverly | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| WARING SCHOOL Beverly | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| North Beverly Elementary Beverly | 1.3 mi | 8.3 |
| MRS ALEXANDER'S SCHOOL Beverly | 1.4 mi | — |
| Beverly Middle School Beverly | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Beverly | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Centerville Elementary Beverly | 1.5 mi | 8.3 |
| McKeown School Beverly | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Ayers/Ryal Side School Beverly | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
| THE SAINTS ACADEMY Beverly | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| BEVERLY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Beverly | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| LANDMARK HIGH SCHOOL Prides Crossing | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| THE ACADEMY AT PENGUIN HALL Wenham | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL AT MORAINE FARM Beverly | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Salem Early Childhood Salem | 2.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Bentley Academy Innovation School Salem | 2.7 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01915 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,347
Median Home Value
$619,600
Median Rent
$1,684/mo
Population
41,656
College Educated
51.4%
Homeownership
59.4%
Avg Commute
29.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Median Age
38.9
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| West Zone Early Learning Center Jamaica Plain, MA | 7.3 |
| APPLE ORCHARD SCHOOL Brookline, MA | 7.6 |
| THE ISLAMIC ACADEMY FOR PEACE Methuen, MA | 7.6 |
| SHREWSBURY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Shrewsbury, MA | 7.7 |
| ACADEMY HILL SCHOOL Springfield, MA | 7.1 |
| MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Braintree, MA | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harborlight Montessori
What grades does Harborlight Montessori serve?
Harborlight Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Harborlight Montessori?
Harborlight Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harborlight Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Harborlight Montessori is 1.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Harborlight Montessori rank in MA?
Harborlight Montessori ranks #76 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Harborlight Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Harborlight Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Harborlight Montessori a private school?
Yes, Harborlight Montessori is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Harborlight Montessori a religious school?
No, Harborlight Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 922-1008
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