Crossway Community Montessori School
Crossway Community Montessori School is an independent coeducational school for children from ages three months to six+ years.
The CCMS infant Montessori program is one of the first in Montgomery County, MD and offers educational continuity unmatched in the Washington metropolitan area.
The mission of CCMS is to educate children according to the Montessori philosophy and encourage the full development of each child`s unique potential.
CCMS promotes the development of independence in each child within the context of a mixed-age community.
Recognized by Washington Parent magazine as one of the Washington region`s most "outstanding" Montessori schools, CCMS boasts a multicultural student body and faculty.
Our programs promote learning, creativity and community for each child in the context of his or her family his first community.
Parents are integrated into their child`s development in the school.
Staff use individual observation to create a learning plan for each child and communicate regularly with parents about their child`s progress.
Families are invited to participate in Crossway`s extended services and events, including nutrition and child development workshops.
The Crossway Community Montessori School is certified by the Maryland State Department of Education and affiliated with the Washington Monstessori Institute.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Crossway Community Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 36%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Crossway Community Montessori School is an independent coeducational school for children from ages three months to six+ years. The CCMS infant Montessori program is one of the first in Montgomery County, MD and offers educational continuity unmatched in the Washington metropolitan area. The mission of CCMS is to educate children according to the Montessori philosophy and encourage the full development of each child`s unique potential. CCMS promotes the development of independence in each child within the context of a mixed-age community. Recognized by Washington Parent magazine as one of the Washington region`s most "outstanding" Montessori schools, CCMS boasts a multicultural student body and faculty. Our programs promote learning, creativity and community for each child in the context of his or her family his first community. Parents are integrated into their child`s development in the school. Staff use individual observation to create a learning plan for each child and communicate regularly with parents about their child`s progress. Families are invited to participate in Crossway`s extended services and events, including nutrition and child development workshops. The Crossway Community Montessori School is certified by the Maryland State Department of Education and affiliated with the Washington Monstessori Institute.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Crossway Community Montessori School?
The application deadline for Crossway Community Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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