Crossway Community Montessori School

Crossway Community Montessori School is an independent coeducational school for children from ages three months to six+ years.
The CCMS infant Montessori program is one of the first in Montgomery County, MD and offers educational continuity unmatched in the Washington metropolitan area.
The mission of CCMS is to educate children according to the Montessori philosophy and encourage the full development of each child`s unique potential.
CCMS promotes the development of independence in each child within the context of a mixed-age community.
Recognized by Washington Parent magazine as one of the Washington region`s most "outstanding" Montessori schools, CCMS boasts a multicultural student body and faculty.
Our programs promote learning, creativity and community for each child in the context of his or her family his first community.
Parents are integrated into their child`s development in the school.
Staff use individual observation to create a learning plan for each child and communicate regularly with parents about their child`s progress.
Families are invited to participate in Crossway`s extended services and events, including nutrition and child development workshops.
The Crossway Community Montessori School is certified by the Maryland State Department of Education and affiliated with the Washington Monstessori Institute.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Crossway Community Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3

Student Body

Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Crossway Community Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Crossway Community Montessori School is an independent coeducational school for children from ages three months to six+ years. The CCMS infant Montessori program is one of the first in Montgomery County, MD and offers educational continuity unmatched in the Washington metropolitan area. The mission of CCMS is to educate children according to the Montessori philosophy and encourage the full development of each child`s unique potential. CCMS promotes the development of independence in each child within the context of a mixed-age community. Recognized by Washington Parent magazine as one of the Washington region`s most "outstanding" Montessori schools, CCMS boasts a multicultural student body and faculty. Our programs promote learning, creativity and community for each child in the context of his or her family his first community. Parents are integrated into their child`s development in the school. Staff use individual observation to create a learning plan for each child and communicate regularly with parents about their child`s progress. Families are invited to participate in Crossway`s extended services and events, including nutrition and child development workshops. The Crossway Community Montessori School is certified by the Maryland State Department of Education and affiliated with the Washington Monstessori Institute.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Crossway Community Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, MD is $21,907 for elementary schools and $29,250 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, MD is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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