Pennington Montessori School

The education of a young child does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life." Dr.
Maria Montessori. Our Montessori program is a unique cycle of learning designed to take advantage of the childs sensitive periods between 6 weeks and 6 years when they can absorb information easily from a prepared enriched environment.
Children are provided with stimulating activities and structure in an environment which works to prepare them for a lifetime of learning well beyond their years of formal education.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Pennington Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The education of a young child does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life." Dr. Maria Montessori. Our Montessori program is a unique cycle of learning designed to take advantage of the childs sensitive periods between 18 months and 6 years when they can absorb information easily from a prepared enriched environment. Children are provided with stimulating activities and structure in an environment which works to prepare them for a lifetime of learning well beyond their years of formal education.
Source: Verified school update

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

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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