The mission of Franklin Montessori Schools is to cultivate an environment of resilience, confidence and joy.
Franklin Montessori Schools began in 1977 as a one room school house comprised of seven preschoolers. In 1986, Franklin Country Day Montessori School was founded to provide additional classrooms. Today, with an enrollment of over 230 children, Franklin Montessori Schools offers full day and part-time for children ages three months through six.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1977
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Franklin Montessori Schools offer?
Franklin Montessori Schools offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Franklin Montessori Schools?
The application deadline for Franklin Montessori Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school is Children's Manor Montessori School & Daycare (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Academy Child Development Center (0.4 miles away)
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The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
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(410) 772-8353
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(410) 730-3100
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-3100
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Columbia Montessori School
Montessori School
10508 Marble Faun Ln
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(410) 772-8353
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-8353
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Gr: PK-1 | 54 students Avg. class size: 16 students
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The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
900 Gaither Road
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(301) 330-2300
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 330-2300
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
Columbia Montessori School
Montessori School
10508 Marble Faun Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-8353
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-8353
20.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students Avg. class size: 16 students
9008 Red Branch Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-3100
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-3100
22.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 102 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Academy Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
14327 Stonebridge View Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 762-8204
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 762-8204
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Academy Primary School & Child Development Center ![Academy Primary School & Child Development Center Photo - Fieldtrips]( "Academy Primary School & Child Development Center Photo - Fieldtrips")
Daycare / Preschool
10107 Darnestown Road
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-9475
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-9475
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Children's Manor Montessori School & Daycare
Montessori School
14426 Traville Gardens Cir
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(240) 328-1012
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 328-1012
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9975 Medical Center Drive
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(301) 424-5200
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
The Ridge School Of Montgomery County
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14901 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-4624
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-4624
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students
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Rockville, MD 20850
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Gr: 7-12 | 23 students
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(301) 926-2300
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(301) 926-2300
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Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
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Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
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Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
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220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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Miles
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Children's Manor Montessori School & Daycare
Montessori School
14426 Traville Gardens Cir
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(240) 328-1012
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 328-1012
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students
9975 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
0.8 miles
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The Ridge School Of Montgomery County
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(301) 309-9532
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 309-9532
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(301) 990-2441
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Academy Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
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Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 762-8204
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 762-8204
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Academy Primary School & Child Development Center ![Academy Primary School & Child Development Center Photo - Fieldtrips]( "Academy Primary School & Child Development Center Photo - Fieldtrips")
Daycare / Preschool
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(301) 424-9475
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-9475
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Children's Manor Montessori School & Daycare
Montessori School
14426 Traville Gardens Cir
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 328-1012
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 328-1012
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students
9975 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
Primary Montessori Day School ![Primary Montessori Day School Photo]( "Primary Montessori Day School Photo")
Montessori School
14138 Travilah Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 309-9532
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 309-9532
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