Average
#300 of 388 private schools in MA
Old Colony Montessori School
Elementary School
247 GARDNER ST, Hingham, MA 02043
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#300 of 388
In Hingham
#3 of 5
public schools
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Old Colony Montessori School
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About Old Colony Montessori School
Old Colony Montessori School is a private elementary school in Hingham, MA. Old Colony Montessori School serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Old Colony Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 40 students, Old Colony 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 7.5:1 students to teachers, Old Colony Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Old Colony 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
BetaHow Old Colony Montessori School compares to the 6 public schools in Hingham, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Hingham
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Old Colony Montessori School (this school) | 5.3 |
| Hingham Middle School | 8.6 |
| South Elementary | 8.5 |
| Plymouth River | 9.5 |
| Hingham High | 8.3 |
| East Elementary School | 8.7 |
| Wm L Foster Elementary | 8.2 |
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
247 GARDNER ST, Hingham, MA 02043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Old Colony Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Plymouth River (rated 9.5/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is South Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Grace Farrar Cole (rated 7.3/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Norwell), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hingham, see our Hingham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FUSION HINGHAM Hingham | 0.3 mi | — |
| NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Hingham | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Hingham Middle School Hingham | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| THE ACCORD SCHOOL Norwell | 1.3 mi | — |
| Grace Farrar Cole Norwell | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| South Elementary Hingham | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| THE RIDGE HILL SCHOOL Norwell | 1.6 mi | — |
| Plymouth River Hingham | 2.1 mi | 9.5 |
| South Shore Charter Public School Norwell | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Ralph Talbot South Weymouth | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School South Weymouth | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Weymouth High School Weymouth | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Lawrence W Pingree Weymouth | 2.9 mi | 6.8 |
| William Seach Weymouth | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| South Shore Vocational Technical High Hanover | 3.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Maria Weston Chapman Middle School Weymouth | 3.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Hingham High Hingham | 3.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Rockland Senior High Rockland | 3.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Hanover Middle Hanover | 3.6 mi | 7.7 |
| John W Rogers Middle Rockland | 3.7 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$181,017
Median Home Value
$1,075,100
Median Rent
$2,452/mo
Population
24,185
College Educated
75.3%
Homeownership
80.3%
Avg Commute
37.9 min
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Median Age
47.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| THE LAUREL SCHOOL Brewster, MA | 5.3 |
| MELROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Melrose, MA | 5.2 |
| THE VILLAGE SCHOOL Royalston, MA | 5.2 |
| ADAMS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Quincy, MA | 5.5 |
| ANTIOCH SCHOOL Fall River, MA | 5.1 |
| NANTUCKET LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL Nantucket, MA | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Old Colony Montessori School
What grades does Old Colony Montessori School serve?
Old Colony Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Old Colony Montessori School?
Old Colony Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Colony Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Colony Montessori School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Old Colony Montessori School rank in MA?
Old Colony Montessori School ranks #300 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Old Colony Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Colony Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Old Colony Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Old Colony 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 Old Colony Montessori School a religious school?
No, Old Colony Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Phone
- (781) 749-3698
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