Northcrest Montessori in Clarksville, MD enrolls 87 students from preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 with a total of 3 teachers serving early childhood grades.
Northcrest Montessori is affiliated with the Association Montessori International (AMI), providing Montessori education in a midsize city setting.
The school has a student population that is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for diversity.
Northcrest Montessori offers early learning programs focused on preschool and kindergarten within the Clarksville community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Northcrest Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Northcrest Montessori?
The application deadline for Northcrest Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Northcrest Montessori is Glenelg Country School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Louis School (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
12500 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-6664
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-6664
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Brookfield Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6347 Ten Oaks Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-9443
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-9443
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 114 students
Temple Isaiah Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
12200 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(301) 498-4242
Fulton, MD 20759
(301) 498-4242
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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Daycare / Preschool
6185 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-8449
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-8449
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 832 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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