Alighieri Dante Montessori School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

108 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Dante Alighieri Montessori School, located in the heart of East Boston, is a specialized public school within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. It is dedicated to implementing the Montessori method of education, which emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, and a collaborative classroom environment. By fostering a child-centered approach, the school encourages students to develop at their own pace, promoting both academic excellence and social-emotional growth in a supportive, structured setting.

The school serves a diverse community, reflecting the vibrant cultural makeup of East Boston. As a part of the BPS network, it provides families with a public alternative to traditional schooling models, focusing on nurturing curiosity and critical thinking from an early age. Through its commitment to the Montessori philosophy, Dante Alighieri aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors and who possess a strong sense of responsibility toward their community.

108

Total Students

12.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alighieri Dante Montessori School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	57
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	9

Hispanic
57 (52.8 %)
White
36 (33.3 %)
Two or More
9 (8.3 %)
Asian
4 (3.7 %)
Black
2 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-8529
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 6