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Doughty Montessori School

416 S Ashley St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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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 (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 58 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1977

Student Body

Total Students

58 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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)

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

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Doughty Montessori School is located in the Old West Side neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 58 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Ann Arbor, MI is $14,625 for elementary schools and $18,020 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Ann Arbor, MI is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).