Apple Ridge Montessori School

Apple Ridge Montessori School in Windsor Mill, MD, is a nonsectarian Montessori program serving 24 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community.
Founded in 1978, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 with an average class size of 24 students.
The school's annual tuition is $8,550, reflecting its position as a small early learning program within the Windsor Mill area.
Apple Ridge Montessori School is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations, emphasizing Montessori educational methods.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,550
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Apple Ridge Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
24 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Founders of Google) -
    • Jeff Bezos (Founder of Amazon) -
    • Jimmy Wales (Founder of Wikipedia) -
    • Julia Child (Celebrity chef and author) -
    • Anne Frank (Author, diarist from World War II) -
    • Taylor Swift (Grammy Award-Winning singer/songwriter) -
    • Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Nobel prize winning author) -
    • George Clooney (Academy award-winning actor) -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Apple Ridge Montessori School cost?
Apple Ridge Montessori School's tuition is approximately $8,550 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Apple Ridge Montessori School?
Apple Ridge Montessori School famous alumni include: Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Founders of Google), Jeff Bezos (Founder of Amazon), Jimmy Wales (Founder of Wikipedia), Julia Child (Celebrity chef and author), Anne Frank (Author, diarist from World War II), Taylor Swift (Grammy Award-Winning singer/songwriter), Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Nobel prize winning author) and George Clooney (Academy award-winning actor).
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,550
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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