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Journey School

18501 Mink Hollow Rd Ashton, MD 20861

Tel: (240) 324-6160

www.materamoris.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Journey School in Ashton, MD, is a rural nonsectarian Montessori school serving grades 1 through 5 with a total enrollment of 17 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with three teachers supporting its small co–ed student body.
Approximately 24% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural community.
As a Montessori school, Journey offers a structured program in a rural setting without religious affiliation or membership associations.
Journey School is located near several private schools in the Ashton area, providing families with alternative private education options in a rural environment.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Journey School
1	4
2	1
3	3
4	4
8	5

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Student Body

Total Students

17 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Journey School?

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

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