Maria's House is quite simply, your child's home away from home.
We encourage our students to make friends and care for their classroom.
It is important for all our children to feel peaceful and stimulated while at Maria's House.
The academic program at Maria's House is challenging and creative.
The montessori philosophy encourages children to stay with the same teacher or teachers for at least three years.
This allows the teacher and the child to develop a strong relationship and an intrinsic knowledge of one another. This makes for an enjoyable working environment.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The child's inner need; 'Help me to do it myself'. -Maria Montessori
- Maria's House is quite simply, your child's home away from home. We encourage our students to make friends and care for their classroom. It is important for all our children to feel peaceful and stimulated while at Maria's House. The academic program at Maria's House is challenging and creative. The montessori philosophy encourages children to stay with the same teacher or teachers for at least three years. This allows the teacher and the child to develop a strong relationship and an intrinsic knowledge of one another. This makes for an enjoyable working environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Steeple On The Beach Montessori School?
The application deadline for Steeple On The Beach Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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