Brookeside Montessori School has been serving the greater Boyertown community for over thirty-five years and offers a wide range of educational programs.
Brookeside is a licensed Private Academic School with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is an affiliated school with the American Montessori Society.
We are staffed by state certified teachers who also hold Montessori certifications.
The Brookeside Montessori school community works to create an environment that inspires children to develop inner discipline, self-confidence, and a love of learning.
We respect the uniqueness of each student by helping each child develop skills at periods of greatest readiness and sensitivity.
Our educational philosophy is guided by the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori.
We strive to inspire the development of each child in a safe, supportive, culturally diverse environment, which gives students freedom to explore, cooperate, and be creative.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please visit website for tuition information
Summer Program Cost Notes
Please visit website for tuition information
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- Brookeside Montessori School's child-centered educational environment provides activities and a PA state approved curriculum appropriate to each child's developmental stage. The integrated curriculum is guided by a highly trained staff, which is aware of the needs of the individual child. The children are in mixed-age settings, which allows them to build long-term relationships with other children and their teachers, within a caring academic community. We currently offer:
- Pre-school - Grade 6
- Full-Day Kindergarten
- Outstanding academics
- Individualized educational plans
- Spanish, Art, Music, Computer, and Fitness classes
- Before and After School Care Program
- Summer camp program -->
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brookeside Montessori School often compared to?
Brookeside Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Berks County Montessori Country Day School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Brookeside Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Brookeside Montessori School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Brookeside Montessori School offer?
Brookeside Montessori School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Brookeside Montessori School?
The application deadline for Brookeside Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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