Our Mission: At Andover School of Montessori, we nurture each child’s potential, fostering respect, critical thinking, curiosity, and independence in a diverse, student-centered environment. Guided by Montessori principles, we prepare students to be capable, compassionate, and engaged members of their communities.
Andover School of Montessori by the Numbers
1975
ASM Opened its Doors
142
Students Served
71%
Student Diversity
19
Communities Represented
71%
Montessori Trained Full-Time Faculty
Accreditation
ASM is fully accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) and the American Montessori Society (AMS). We are also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Student Body
- Children ages 2.9–5 years old in the Children’s House (preschool & kindergarten)
- Students must be 2.9 years old by September 1.
- To enter Kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by September 1.
- Children should be fully toilet trained.
- Lower elementary (grades 1-3)
- Upper Elementary (grades 4-5)
- Middle school (grades 7–8)
Geographic Representation
ASM draws families from 20 cities and towns:
Daily Schedule
- Children’s House (ages 2.9–5 years old): 8:30–11:30 am, 12:15–3:15 pm or 8:30 am–3:15 pm
- Elementary: 8:15 am–3:15 pm
- Middle School: 8:10 am–3:15 pm
- Before School Care: 7:30–8:30 am
- After School Care: 3:30–6:00 pm
Tuition & Fees
| Program | Tuition | Activity Fee | PACE Dues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children’s House Half Day – AM | $15,890 | $125 | $100/family |
| Children’s House Half Day – PM | $12,795 | $125 | $100/family |
| Children’s House Full Day | $23,350 | $250 | $100/family |
| Kindergarten Full Day | $23,445 | $250 | $100/family |
| Lower Elementary | $25,040 | $375 | $100/family |
| Upper Elementary | $25,625 | $875 | $100/family |
| Middle School | $26,400 | $2,325 | $100/family |
Tuition is set yearly by the Board of Directors in January. Tuition may be paid in full at the time of enrollment, or a deposit paid upon enrollment followed by monthly installments administered through Blackbaud Tuition Management. The deposit amount is determined by the date of enrollment:
- Prior to July 1, 2025: 10% of the total amount of tuition
- July 1-30, 2025: 20% of the total amount of tuition
- August 1-31, 2025: 30% of the total amount of tuition
- September 1-30, 2025: 40% of the total amount of tuition
- October 1-31, 2025: 50% of the total amount of tuition
- November 1-30, 2025: 60% of the total amount of tuition
- December 1, 2025 and beyond: 100% of the total amount of tuition
Monthly installments begin in April and end in December. Families interested in enrolling mid-year should consult the Admission Office for a schedule of tuition, fees and payments.
Admissions Process
- We enroll students for an a academic year (late August/earlySeptember – June).
- If space is available, we will enroll after the start of school.
- Application deadline: January 31
- Application fee: $60
