Our non-profit, private half-day preschool and full-day kindergarten programs for children ages 2 ½ through 6 follow the philosophy and methodology perfected by Maria Montessori in an intimate and nurturing environment.
Conveniently located in historic Madison, NJ, just steps from the NJ Transit train station and the heart of downtown, we are minutes from major highways including Rt.
287 and Rt. 24 as well as many Morris County corporate and medical centers.
MMS students come from, Summit, Chatham, Madison, New Providence, Morristown, East Hanover, Florham Park, and many surrounding towns.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 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
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
1%
Admissions Director
Kathy Jenco
School Notes
- Madison Montessori Schools is comprised of three classrooms, 12 dedicated teachers and three administrators. Our student body is capped at 66, although there are never more than 41 students present during one session. Our authentic Montessori curriculum is supplemented with Music, Creative Movement, Science, Yoga and Cooking. Students in the two-day class receive Music instruction while students in the three-day class work on coordination through Creative Movement. Students in the five day program participate in all of these. Kindergarteners study Drama which culminates in a year-end performance and is a definite confidence booster. All students, along with many parents and professional artists, participate in Genuine Art – as budding artists, collaborators, photographers and helpers.Each year, after very careful consideration, we choose a country to study. We explore the country’s history, geography, culture and language. Our students and our staff share in the discovery of customs and traditions unique to this country. Sometimes we are fortunate to have students, parents or friends from our chosen country who make presentations, share recipes and lend artifacts which bring our study to life. Our country for the 2013-2014 school year is Tanzania.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Madison Montessori School?
The application deadline for Madison Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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