We strive to follow a student's natural development while also ensuring that our students are prepared to face the challenges of a technologically advanced society.
Our students are held to a high standard of academic success, which we feel will best prepare them for the greater challenge of becoming contributors and leaders in our society.
The result of our method has been that almost all of our students score one to three grade levels above their public school counterparts in reading and mathematics.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
9 acres
Student Body
Total Students
384 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City offer a summer program?
Yes, Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City offer?
Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.
What is Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City's ranking?
Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City?
The application deadline for Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City is Spartek Academy : An Acton Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Global Children Montessori School (0.8 miles away)
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10350 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
6.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 832 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1055 Montessori Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
27.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 165 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
9130 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 465-7644
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 465-7644
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 351 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10449 Green Mountain Cir
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-7525
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-7525
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School Reviews
5 4/9/2012
This school has an amazing elementary program. My sons teacher is caring and has been so patient with all of out questions. Our child is so happy and ant wait to tell us about all the lessons he's had each day. He's come so far and loves his class. Best decision we ever made!
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