Excellent
#10 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 2% of private schools
Kingsley Montessori School
Elementary School
26 EXETER ST, Boston, MA 02116
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher
2.4:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher
2.4:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#10 of 388
In Boston
#2 of 15
public schools
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About Kingsley Montessori School
Kingsley Montessori School is a private elementary school in Boston, MA. Kingsley Montessori School serves approximately 186 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 2.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Kingsley Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 186 students, Kingsley Montessori School 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 2.4:1 students to teachers, Kingsley Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Kingsley Montessori School 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
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Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Kingsley Montessori School (this school) | 8.5 |
| Melvin H. King South End Academy | 5.9 |
| Quincy Upper School | 6.7 |
| Quincy Elementary School | 9.3 |
| Blackstone Elementary School | 5.2 |
| Hurley K-8 School | 5.8 |
| Eliot K-8 Innovation School | 9.7 |
| Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School | 5.5 |
| MATCH Charter Public School | 5.1 |
| UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester | 6.7 |
| Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School | 4.9 |
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.
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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
26 EXETER ST, Boston, MA 02116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Kingsley Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Quincy Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is LEARNING PROJECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, THE ADVENT SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Boston, see our Boston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Snowden International High School Boston | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL Boston | 0.1 mi | 8.2 |
| KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boston | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| THE NEWMAN SCHOOL Boston | 0.2 mi | 8.6 |
| THE NEWMAN SCHOOL Boston | 0.2 mi | 8.1 |
| LEARNING PROJECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boston | 0.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Melvin H. King South End Academy Boston | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| PARK STREET SCHOOL Boston | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| THE ADVENT SCHOOL Boston | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Carter School Dorchester | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Quincy Upper School Boston | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Boston Adult Tech Academy Back Bay | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Hurley K-8 School Boston | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Blackstone Elementary School Boston | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Quincy Elementary School Boston | 0.8 mi | 9.3 |
| Boston Arts Academy Boston | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Community Charter School of Cambridge Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Kennedy-Longfellow Cambridge | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Vassal Lane Upper School Cambridge | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Orchard Gardens K-8 School Roxbury | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,309
Median Home Value
$1,583,500
Median Rent
$2,341/mo
Population
22,040
College Educated
76.9%
Homeownership
34.8%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
16%
Median Age
34.6
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| Wood End Elementary School Reading, MA | 8.5 |
| Chester Elementary Chester, MA | 8.6 |
| Farmington River Elementary Otis, MA | 8.6 |
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| Peirce West Newton, MA | 8.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kingsley Montessori School
What grades does Kingsley Montessori School serve?
Kingsley Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Kingsley Montessori School?
Kingsley Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Montessori School is 2.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Kingsley Montessori School rank in MA?
Kingsley Montessori School ranks #10 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Kingsley Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingsley Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kingsley Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Kingsley Montessori School 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 Kingsley Montessori School a religious school?
No, Kingsley Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 226-4901
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