Apple Ridge Montessori School started in 1978 with the name of Odong Ridge Montessori School, it was founded by Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Ruth Kim.
In 1983, Mrs. Sue Eustis joined the school and became the main teacher and owner.
The name of the school changed into Apple Ridge Montessori School in 2001.In 2008, it moved to 200 Ingleside Avenue, Catonsville, MD. Mrs. Eustis retired in 2015, and Mrs. Alice Casco Wallner, the present teacher, and director, has taken charge of the school since then.
The school moved and started its academic year in September 2023 into a new location at 1200 Linden Avenue, Arbutus, MD 21227. Apple Ridge Montessori School is approved for preschool, kindergarten by the Maryland Department of Education and is validated as a Montessori School by the Montessori Schools of Maryland.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,200
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,200
Tuition Notes
Full-time student. For all tuition visit the website
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Apple Ridge Montessori School cost?
Apple Ridge Montessori School's tuition is approximately $12,200 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Apple Ridge Montessori School?
The application deadline for Apple Ridge Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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