Doughty Montessori School

416 S Ashley St Ann Arbor, MI 48103
doughtymontessori.com

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Doughty Montessori School is located in a beautiful old train station, in the west side of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Children, aged two and half to six are educated in traditional multi-age Montessori classrooms by well-trained and experienced teachers.
  • Doughty Montessori School is based on the teachings and writing of Maria Montessori, who believed that developing the human potential was a path which led far beyond the confines of the classroom.
  • Montessori's deep faith in the human personality developing free from psychological trauma and repression, held for her the vision of "a new man, a new society, a new world." We strive to nurture the emotional and educational needs of every child who attends Doughty Montessori School.
  • We use traditional Montessori methods and theories to give each child the opportunity to learn at their own pace in a “prepared environment”.
  • Through hands on experiences and an open mind approach, great discoveries are possible.
  • The primary goal of D.M.S. is to focus on the whole child, to help each child reach full potential.
  • The aim of Montessori education is to foster peaceful, competent, responsive children who are life long learners.
  • By creating the most beneficial environment for your child, our staff shows their commitment and dedication to this philosophy.
  • Students at Doughty Montessori School are actively involved with their own learning.
  • Experiencing and discovering the materials at their own pace, growing in self esteem and cultivating their own desire to learn, becoming autonomous learners.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Doughty Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

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School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Pre-K is the largest grade at Doughty Montessori School, with 53 students.
Year Founded
1977

Student Body

Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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School Notes

  • Doughty Montessori School is located in a beautiful old train station, in the west side of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Children, aged two and half to six are educated in traditional multi-age Montessori classrooms by well-trained and experienced teachers. Doughty Montessori School is based on the teachings and writing of Maria Montessori, who believed that developing the human potential was a path which led far beyond the confines of the classroom. Montessori's deep faith in the human personality developing free from psychological trauma and repression, held for her the vision of "a new man, a new society, a new world." We strive to nurture the emotional and educational needs of every child who attends Doughty Montessori School. We use traditional Montessori methods and theories to give each child the opportunity to learn at their own pace in a “prepared environment”. Through hands on experiences and an open mind approach, great discoveries are possible. The primary goal of D.M.S. is to focus on the whole child, to help each child reach full potential. The aim of Montessori education is to foster peaceful, competent, responsive children who are life long learners. By creating the most beneficial environment for your child, our staff shows their commitment and dedication to this philosophy. Students at Doughty Montessori School are actively involved with their own learning. Experiencing and discovering the materials at their own pace, growing in self esteem and cultivating their own desire to learn, becoming autonomous learners.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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The application deadline for Doughty Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Doughty Montessori School located?
Doughty Montessori School is located in the Old West Side neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.

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The average private school tuition in Ann Arbor, MI is $16,905 for elementary schools and $15,610 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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