Paint Branch Montessori School

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NEW EXTENDED HOURS: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm  Paint Branch Montessori School, (est.1975) offers Montessor Leadership education to help ypur child get into the Ivy League school of your choice.
We are a welcoming learning community, celebrating our diversity, and open to all.
A fabulous Summer Program- the best in the area for 2-6 year olds.
At Paint Branch Montessori, your child will be loved and challenged to perform at their best!
We have a 63 acre campus and playground that is completely private for our students.
A PBMS Team that is irrationally generous.  A strong administration that looks after and respects your needs.
Friendships your child will make for life.  Our parent community is very supportive of new families and students.
A holistic education for academic excellence in Montessori and peace and harmony.
Specials: Spanish, art, PE, STEAM, music, movement, hiking, gardening, chickens, yoga, meditation
We have extended day hours, day camps and a weekly-themed summer program.
Competitively priced compared to other Montessori Schools in our area.
If you are looking to belong to a family of learners, and to create the future leaders of our world... look no further, you are in the right place with Paint Branch Montessori School. We also provide extended day hours, day camps and a weekly-themed summer program.
We host numerous special events such as Grandparents and Friends' Day, Volunteer Day and offer various opportunities for parent involvement throughout the year.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Acceptance rate: 76%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Paint Branch Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Paint Branch Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Willing to offer Limited Scholarships.
Acceptance Rate
76%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Brie Mewbourne

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
STEAM Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir Club, Spanish Club

School Notes

  • NEW EXTENDED HOURS: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
  • Top class Education
  • Your child's ACADEMIC Succes is our main GOAL
  • Diversity in students and staff
  • Summer Camps -11 weeks
  • Parent Education and support
  • Excellence in education is a proven record
  • Fully Certified Montessori Teachers
  • Lots of fun, food, learning!!
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Sergei Brin - Co founder of Google
    • Kristen Smith - Associate Director, Center for Enabling CapabilitiesWalter Reed Army Institute of Research Associate Director Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Paint Branch Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Paint Branch Montessori School is 76%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.
Who are famous alumni from Paint Branch Montessori School?
Paint Branch Montessori School famous alumni include: Sergei Brin and Kristen Smith.
Does Paint Branch Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Paint Branch Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Paint Branch Montessori School offer?
Paint Branch Montessori School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Soccer.
What is Paint Branch Montessori School's ranking?
Paint Branch Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Paint Branch Montessori School?
The application deadline for Paint Branch Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (9 reviews)
5  
PBMS will forever be a part of our family! The love and care Ms. Grover gives to all the children are at the heart of the success in developing future leaders. My granddaughter Zoie attended from age 2-9. The foundation they provided has been fundamental to the amazing interests she has in learning. Zoie is compassionate, kind, creative, and a true leader. She was always excited about going to school and has made wonderful friends that whom she continues to socialize. She continues to excel academically from the Montessori method of learning. We as a family enjoyed Grandparents and Friends Day, the Holiday Potluck, Field Day, Reading with the children, and all the wonderful performances that we attended! I'm so delighted that they are continuing to build future leaders! I highly recommend PBMS for your children!
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My now 4.5-year-old child has been at PBMS for the past year, as well as my 6 year old enjoying some summer fun with her sibling during 'summer camp.' Our family has had a wonderful experience and our 4.5-year-old has thrived in the mixed-age classroom setting. The loving, culturally inclusive environment has been a great school family to be a part of. PBMS campus is located on 60 acres, which include a lovely nature walk through beautiful woods, meadows, and a solar farm. As a naturalist myself, I appreciate the additional care with which PBMS uses their amazing campus as a learning experience - we hear a lot about "visiting the chickens." PBMS puts the safety of our children first, and our family has appreciated the pandemic precautions put into place and continued consistency of those precautions throughout the past year.
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My family had a wonderful experience with the caring, smart, accessible staff and program at PBMS. My 2 kids enjoyed the fun, stimulating programs, engaging and dedicated educators, and cultural and academic variety offered.
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We're so happy to have our son join PBMS. I'm an alumna who went in the early eighties. I love that my son is playing with literally some of the same learning materials that I used. My favorite part is that being a kind, polite person is still a huge emphasis, even with the change of directors and teachers, that vibe is still completely alive.
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5  
I am proud of this school due to my grandkids they well studying. They learn so good at at school this school has very nice stuff they are friendly with kids they like to be in school. I am proud of this school we found in the area
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5  
I can go on and on about this school's strengths and qualities. I see the hard work and respect and education of my daughter has received here in the past year she has been at Paint Branch Montessori School. The teacher is always there for me and my questions. The diversity in staff and students is so wonderful for the world we live in. Maybe I should not tell people about this JEWEL OF SILVER SPRING!!
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Our son has been at Paint Branch for 3 years now. We knew it was the right place for him as soon as we went inside for a visit. Our son was ready to start the next day! He has grown and blossomed during his time here. He can already write in cursive. He takes music and Spanish classes, and he has already had some longer-term research projects. He has also been able to incorporate his artistic talents into all of his lessons, from the big bang in science to his language and social studies lessons. The staff has been so friendly and helpful as our son has grown into a maturing elementary student. I know PBMS has started our son on a path to success. I really can't say enough about how happy we are with Patrick's experience here!
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PBMS is truly a unique family-oriented school. My son ET has been there for seven plus years and our experience has been enriching and joyful. We consider PBMS as part of our family. The teachers and staff have provided an exceptional caring and nurturing learning environment where our little boy has blossom into a respectful and responsive 10 years old. Every teacher and staff have been so nice, sweet and loving, we feel completely relaxed and confident in leaving our child in their hands. Everyone -teachers, staff, students are part of one loving family. Here, we see quiet, friendly interactions among kids and teachers; kids from primary to elementary know each other, play with each other, and help with each other; here kids learn to share, discipline and respect through role model of older kids and their caring teachers; here creative thinking are encouraged; here problem -solving skills are learned in a guided independent truth searching process. We really feel fortunate that our boy has been part of PBMS and we are grateful to our teachers and staff for their guidance and loving care.
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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding fence. Ms. Sudarma, Ms. Hamdi, Mrs. Grover, Rebecca, and everyone there is so kind, so sweet, and so devoted to the individual development of each child, both psychological and also academic. We were amazed at our much our LO learned in that year and deeply valued the diversity and community of the teachers, staff, and students and the wealth of experience of the teachers. He also learned manners and the importance of picking up (makes a 2yo easier to live with!), and both teamwork and independent play. They have integrated Spanish into their program, and offer after care special programs such as dance and soccer. We cannot recommend this school highly enough.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Acceptance rate: 76%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, MD is $21,309 for elementary schools and $29,133 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, MD is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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