The Tidewater Montessori School vs. The Calverton School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Tidewater Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Advanced Degrees
The Calverton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extracurriculars
Overview
We are a small, non-profit, independent Montessori school that promotes strong academic and critical thinking skills, encourages our students to contribute to the community and the world, helps our students develop as fair-minded, compassionate leaders, and supports their development in becoming self-directed decision makers. This happens through the guidance of teachers who care deeply about their students, strong family connections and partnership, and a sincere belief in the capacity of all children.
The Calverton School is a top-notch academic, art, athletic, and service community where values and respect are reinforced.
The school offers a challenging college-preparatory program in an environment that encourages honesty, tolerance, respect, and responsibility.
Small class size and low student/teacher ratios support a student-centered curriculum and individualized attention.
Students are prepared not only for college, but to be lifelong learners, responsible members of the community, stewards of the environment, and informed citizens of the world.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1986
1967
Students Body
Total Students
75 students
335 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
48%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
40
Kindergarten Students
18
26
Grade 1 Students
9
25
Grade 2 Students
6
17
Grade 3 Students
6
17
Grade 4 Students
8
18
Grade 5 Students
4
16
Grade 6 Students
2
13
Grade 7 Students
-
28
Grade 8 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
-
17
Grade 10 Students
-
29
Grade 11 Students
-
23
Grade 12 Students
-
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
n/a
Average Class Size
10
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(khaki pants or skirt polo shirt or oxford)
(khaki pants or skirt polo shirt or oxford)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$17,092
$26,540
Tuition Notes
Half Day Primary:
$9,400.00
Full Day Primary:
$13,894.00
Elementary:
$15,373.00
Cougar Cubs 3K, Five Full Days $11,530
Cougar Cubs 3K, Three Full Days $10,400
Cougar Cubs 3K, Five Half Days $10,400
Cougar Cubs 3K, Three Half Days $7,140
Cougar Cubs 4K, Five Full Days $11,530
Cougar Cubs 4K, Five Half Days $10,400
Kindergarten $14,480
Grade 1 $15,500
Grade 2 $16,520
Grade 3 $17,540
Grade 4 $18,560
Grade 5 $19,580
Grade 6 $20,600
Grades 7-8 $21,220
Upper School
Grades 9-12, Day Student $22,440
Grades 9-12, Five-Day Domestic Boarding $35,830
7-Day Boarding rate available upon request
% on Financial Aid
25%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$8,247
Acceptance Rate
90%
8%
Admissions Director
Alisa Anania, Head of School
n/a
Admissions Associate
n/a
Beth Lennon
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School ClubsEnvironmental Education
Arts and Music Programs:
Music classes and private lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical Education
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Asian Awareness ClubChess Club
Cooking ClubCrafting Club
Dance ClubDiversity Club
Dungeons and Dragons ClubFencing Club
KaleidoscopeModel United Nations
National Honor SocietyYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Acrylicsand Oils
bandCoffee House performances
Drawing and PaintingGuitar
orchestraPhotography
Potteryukulele
voiceWatercolors