Located in Wilton, CT, Belden Hill Montessori is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving 24 students in preschool through kindergarten within a suburban community.
Founded in 1904, the school is one of the oldest private schools in Connecticut with a history spanning over a century.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 24:1, with a total of one teacher serving early childhood and kindergarten grade levels.
Belden Hill Montessori has a high student diversity rate, with 81.82% of students representing students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for diversity.
The school is a member of the Association Montessori International (AMI), offering an AMI鈥揳ffiliated early learning program in the Wilton suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CT School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Belden Hill Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1904
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belden Hill Montessori's ranking?
Belden Hill Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Belden Hill Montessori?
The application deadline for Belden Hill Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Belden Hill Montessori is St. Luke's School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Connecticut Friends School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.0 miles away)
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34 Whipple Rd
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 834-0440
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 834-0440
2.4 miles
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Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 834-1195
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 834-1195
2.5 miles
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