Woodcrest Montessori Education Center provides a unique learning environment that allows children to experience the excitement of learning by their own choices.
Each child is nurtured and encouraged to learn and grow as a total human being.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2002
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $160 to $185 per week
Admissions Director
Elizabeth Bunker
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Let your child Grow with us!
- We believe in respecting the child,
- We believe in the importance of a stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
- We believe in fostering the individuality and diversity of each child.
- We believe in excellence in education through hands on learning.
- We believe in encouraging personal responsibility, self dicipline and independance.
- We believe that parents play a critical role in their child's education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Woodcrest Montessori Education Center?
The application deadline for Woodcrest Montessori Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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