Montessori School Of Durham (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 170 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 17 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori School Of Durham
Nursery	45
Pre-K	56
Kind	15
1	13
2	16
3	8
4	10
5	5
6	2

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Year Founded

1977

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 17 / rolling

Admissions Director

Natalie McFarlane

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChessGardening

Lego ClubSpanish

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassesMusic

Music LessonsPerforming Arts

PianoTheatre

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Movement and Dance

School Notes

Montessori School of Durham (MSD) lays foundations for intellectual, moral, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual competence in our students.
We shape young people who have a sense of the grand order of the universe, who can assume their rights and responsibilities, find joy in learning, and who delight among the peoples and in the places where they live.
To accomplish these goals, MSD implements classic Montessori principles of respect for the child's capabilities, preparation of the environment in which the child can be successful, and observation of each learner's style and progress.

Montessori School of Durham (MSD) lays foundations for intellectual, moral, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual competence in our students. We shape young people who have a sense of the grand order of the universe, who can assume their rights and responsibilities, find joy in learning, and who delight among the peoples and in the places where they live.
To accomplish these goals, MSD implements the classical Montessori principles: the development of concentration, order, and coordination, which foster the discipline required for independence. These skills enable the child`s freedom of inquiry, while multi-age classrooms promote individualized education. Confidence and enthusiasm is gained from the ability to self-initiate and from success.
These principles provide the framework for every level of our work -- the layout of the classroom, the design of the curriculum, the modeling of each activity, and the intention of each lesson with the individual child. The teachers each day guide children toward learning to make decisions in their practical lives, exploring a myriad of sensory experiences, savoring the power of words, reveling in the elegance of mathematics, cultivating their unique voice through the arts, discovering continents and cultures in geography, observing the marvelous wonders of the natural world, and linking the past to the present through historical studies
In addition to our outstanding teaching staff, our programs are also set apart by a dedication to Montessori`s foundation in respect for the child. At MSD, we respect the child`s innate desire to learn and inborn power to be competent. Moreover, teaching children to be responsible members of their community, and imparting the skills they need to problem-solve and resolve conflicts, is as important as academic instruction. Students learn to care for themselves, for others, and for their environment, and practice community responsibility and service as part of the curriculum. Each classroom becomes a community built on respect and trust.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Montessori School Of Durham offer?

Montessori School Of Durham offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Durham?

The application deadline for Montessori School Of Durham is Jan. 17 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 17 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Montessori School Of Durham located?

Montessori School Of Durham is located in the Duke Forest neighborhood of Durham, NC. There are 1 other private schools located in Duke Forest.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 9/3/2020

My son has attended MSD for six years. We've had a incredible experience. He has been blessed to have caring teachers and enjoy a personalized curriculum that is tailored to him. The small, community feel builds confidence and allows children to be who they are truly meant to be. They care able to excel at academics without the stress and anxiety of being taught to the test. Overall, this is an amazing school.

- Posted by Parent - Upper el Parent

5 5/17/2016

I have one child that has graduated and one child remaining in elementary school. What a great foundation this school and the Montessori method has provided our children to succeed academically. My children have a love of learning and more importantly a discipline and focus to get any work done. I credit MCHD's teachers and curriculum with providing the environment for my children to obtain these skills that will be with them forever.

- Posted by Parent - mered

5 2/28/2012

Hands down, the best school in Durham! I could not ask for a better place for my daughter. I have watched my daughter develop into a self confident and intelligent young lady in the last year and a half and know that much of the credit is due to her teacher and MCHD. At only the age of 5, she is reading to herself, performing simple math calculations in her head for fun, and can name all seven continents without skipping a beat! Not to mention singing a new song practically every day and coming home to teach us all yoga! As if that isn't enough, I am constantly amazed at the genuine, polite elementary students that I encounter daily. These children are happy and content at just being a part of society and being who they are. Every child on the MCHD campus is what I think we hope all children can be - children! I am honored to be a part of this school. Our family is excited for the new campus and the opportunities that will give this community for expanded offerings. Montessori Children's House of Durham is an oasis for children and families. You will not be disappointed.

- Posted by Parent - marcy

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