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Cornerstone Montessori Full-Day and Part-Time Programs are offered to families that want childcare as well as desire a Montessori learning environment.
Our school hours are 6:30am to 5:30pm, with full-day and half-day options, as well as 2, 3, and 5 days a week. Certain schedules may only be available on a limited basis, depending on the school year.
We currently have options from the ages of 3 months to 6th grade.
Cornerstone Montessori strives to create an atmosphere for children that promotes fun, independence, responsibility, and respect.
Cornerstone Montessori aims to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which will help children to develop within themselves the foundational attitudes, habits and skills that are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
We strive to create an atmosphere that promotes fun, independence, responsibility and respect.
In the Montessori classroom, the teacher prepares the environment with hands on experimental activities in the area of art, music, science, math, geography, language, daily living skills and social etiquette.
The teacher guides, but it is the child who learns, who is motivated from within through the actual work itself.  Summer programs available!

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $990
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Cornerstone Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Summer Program Cost
$990

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Spanish Lessons

Arts and Music Programs:
Music Lessons

School Notes

  • Cornerstone Montessori Full-Day and Part-Time Programs are offered to families that want childcare as well as desire a Montessori learning environment.Our school hours are 6:30am to 5:30pm, with full-day and half-day options, as well as 2, 3, and 5 days a week. Certain schedules may only be available on a limited basis, depending on the school year.We currently have options from the ages of 3 months to 6th grade.Cornerstone Montessori strives to create an atmosphere for children that promotes fun, independence, responsibility, and respect.Cornerstone Montessori aims to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which will help children to develop within themselves the foundational attitudes, habits and skills that are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.We strive to create an atmosphere that promotes fun, independence, responsibility and respect.In the Montessori classroom, the teacher prepares the environment with hands on experimental activities in the area of art, music, science, math, geography, language, daily living skills and social etiquette.The teacher guides, but it is the child who learns, who is motivated from within through the actual work itself.Summer programs available!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cornerstone Montessori cost?
Cornerstone Montessori's tuition is approximately $990 for private students and $990 for summer students.
Does Cornerstone Montessori offer a summer program?
Yes, Cornerstone Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Montessori?
The application deadline for Cornerstone Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $990
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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