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Briarwood Children's House

432 Goodwins Mills Rd Alfred, ME 04002

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Briarwood Children's House in Alfred, ME, is a rural, nonsectarian Montessori school serving 145 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
  • Founded in 2017, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 23 total teachers.
  • The school offers co–educational early learning programs tailored for children ages PK to K. Tuition for private elementary education in the York area averages $13,767, providing context for Briarwood's local affordability.
  • Briarwood Children's House is positioned among nearby rural and suburban early education options including schools in Biddeford and Kennebunkport.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2017
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Student Body

Total Students
145 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$40 per week
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The application deadline for Briarwood Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in York County, ME is $14,363 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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