Woodside Montessori Academy in Millis, MA is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving 98 students in prekindergarten through 8th grade. The school is accredited by the American Montessori Society and specializes in supporting students with learning differences, including dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, and ADD/ADHD. With a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and an average class size of 20, Woodside provides individualized attention in a structured Montessori environment designed to help each child progress at their own pace.
The school offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support services to help students with special needs succeed academically and socially. Ninety percent of teachers hold advanced degrees, ensuring qualified instruction tailored to students' learning styles. The Montessori method emphasizes hands-on learning, independence, and multi-sensory instruction—approaches that benefit many students with learning disabilities. The school also offers a summer program and maintains a casual dress code to create a welcoming, low-stress environment.
Woodside Montessori Academy has rolling admissions with a 90 percent acceptance rate, making it accessible to families seeking alternatives to traditional public school settings. For tuition information and to learn more about the admissions process, families are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the admissions director, Jessica Alvezi, at (508) 376-5320.