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Montessori Children's Schoolhouse

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Founded in 1991, Montessori Children's Schoolhouse is a community for children 2 to 6 years where children, parents, and guides (teachers) feel connected to one another creating a foundation that allows us to support children as they develop into resilient, focused and empathic adults who are prepared to lead impactful lives.

MCSH's goal has always been to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment based on the tenants of Dr. Maria Montessori.

Our objective is to help children develop within themselves the fundamental habits, attitudes, skills, and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking.

As educators, our role is to: Spark curiosity

Encourage autonomy Practice mindfulness Support self-reflection Exemplify self-compassion Facilitate personal connection to learning

Provide a brain-based hands-on curriculum that creates an active learning environment

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 85 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori International (AMI)
Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1991

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

85 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Educating Outside the Lines

Founded in 1991, Montessori Children's Schoolhouse is a community for children 2 to 6 years where children, parents, and guides (teachers) feel connected to one another creating a foundation that allows us to support children as they develop into resilient, focusedand empathic adults who are prepared to lead impactful lives.
MCSH's goal has always been to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment based on the tenants of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Our objective is to help children develop within themselves the fundamental habits, attitudes, skills, and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking.
As educators, our role is to:
- Spark curiosity
- Encourage autonomy
- Practice mindfulness
- Support self-reflection
- Exemplify self-compassion
- Facilitate personal connection to learning
- Provide a brain-based hands-on curriculum that creates an active learning environment

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 85 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Allegheny County, PA is $12,245 for elementary schools and $16,635 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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