CLMS is an Elementary School serving grades Kindergarten through 5th grade also offering full-day, year-round Montessori based programs for infants through preschool.
Also available for our elementary students is before and after school care, on-site child care for non-school days and our "Creative Summers" program.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
This is a monthly fee based on a 9 month school year. ($7,690 per school year)
Admissions Director
Marla Thoma
Admissions Associate
Morgan Cione
School Notes
- School Motto: A Learning Community for Children Infancy through 5th Grade
- Childcare Before and After School (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
- Summer Program
- Small Class Sizes (maximum of 25 elementary students)
- Affiliated with "Creative Care Children's Center" for our younger students (infancy through pre-school)
- Open Year-Round
- Open Enrollment
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Creative Learning Montessori School?
The application deadline for Creative Learning Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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