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Childrens Magnet Montessori School

6135 Old Washington Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075

Norbel School provides a uniquely effective educational model for students with a wide variety of learning differences.

By individualizing instruction, using multiple teaching methods, asking parents to be "first educators" and partner with the school, leading ongoing primary research, and integrating an interpersonal skills curriculum into every day's instruction, Norbel School maximizes the academic success of each of our students-and defines excellence in education for all students.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MD School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 29 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Childrens Magnet Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Language-based, Dyslexia, AD(H)D, Asperger

Year Founded

1980

School Calendar

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Campus Size

9 acres

Student Body

Total Students

29 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 38%

Students by Grade

Childrens Magnet Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,000

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% on Financial Aid

30%

Admissions Director

Frank Pugliese

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Norbel School provides a uniquely effective educational model for students with a wide variety of learning differences. By individualizing instruction, using multiple teaching methods, asking parents to be "first educators" and partner with the school, leading ongoing primary research, and integrating an interpersonal skills curriculum into every day's instruction, Norbel School maximizes the academic success of each of our students-and defines excellence in education for all students.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Childrens Magnet Montessori School cost?

Childrens Magnet Montessori School's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students.

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Childrens Magnet Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

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The application deadline for Childrens Magnet Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MD School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 29 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Howard County, MD is $12,156 for elementary schools and $14,349 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Howard County, MD is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).