Columbia Montessori School

Columbia Montessori School is a small pre-school, providing a quality education and qualified, licensed day care at this location for over 25 years.
The school day at CMS is a balance of academic preparation using the Montessori Method of Education and play.
We offer a variety of program schedules designed to meet the needs of today's family.
Our teachers are certified Montessori teachers and certified Day Care teachers.
All of our staff is caring and dedicated, making the turn-over minimal.
At Columbia Montessori School, we pledge to conduct ourselves professionally and personally in ways that will reflect our respect for each other and for the children we serve.
We will do whatever is within our talents and capacity to protect the rights of each child to have the freedom and opportunity to develop his or her full potential.
The philosophy of Columbia Montessori School is based on the traditional Montessori program, which was designed to help young children to develop themselves into independent individuals.
We believe that children from a very young age are ready and capable of learning vast amounts of knowledge.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Columbia Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Maria E. Garcia
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Columbia Montessori School?
The application deadline for Columbia Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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