Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #9 - MSW offers a Middle School program for 7th, 8th, & 9th graders. Here, 2 students are meeting with their directress to discuss their work.

Montessori School Of Westminster

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Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #1 - Spring atop Montessori Drive is a delightful time to be a student and enjoy our 27-acre rural campus with commanding views of Carroll County's countryside.
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Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #1 - Spring atop Montessori Drive is a delightful time to be a student and enjoy our 27-acre rural campus with commanding views of Carroll County's countryside.
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #2 - Lower Elementary School students writing in the woods.
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #3 - Montessori School of Westminster, private school in Carroll County, MD.
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #4 - Students in one of our Primary classes (for ages 3 through kindergarten level) meet at the "ellipse" to observe their directress explain the use of classroom materials.
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #5 - Elementary students at MSW begin the day with some fresh air and exercise outside on our rolling hill-top campus.
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #6 - MSW students enjoy the outside world together. Montessori philosophy includes 3-year cycles. Students become role models and peers, and their teachers or "directresses," become trusted guides.
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #7 - Students get an opportunity to try out various musical instruments. Our families enjoy a winter concert by the school band.
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #8 - Our Beginnings classroom for our youngest students, ages 2 & 3, is another place where instruments are fun to try!
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #9 - Grandparents are honored guests in the classroom on special days set aside for them. This grandmom is sharing a telescope session with her grandson in one of our Elementary classrooms.
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo #10 - MSW offers a Middle School program for 7th, 8th, & 9th graders. Here, 2 students are meeting with their directress to discuss their work.
Dr. Maria Montessori observed that, "Children prefer educating themselves to any other occupation." The Montessori School of Westminster provides a hands-on, individualized, respectful learning environment for students ages 2 through 15 years (9th grade). Founded by a group of parents in 1974, MSW is situated on 27 majestic acres in Carroll County.
Our website will help you learn more - http://montessorischoolofwestminster.org.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Montessori School Of Westminster ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1974

Student Body

Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Montessori School Of Westminster Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please refer to our school\'s website for detailed tuition information at www.MontessoriSchoolofWestminster.org
Admissions Director
Suzanne Radcliffe

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Lessons, Girl Scouts

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir/Chorus, Fine Arts, Instrumental Music Lessons

School Notes

Thank you for taking the time to explore the Montessori School of Westminster as you plan your child`s education. Our school has been providing a phenomenal educational experience to children in the surrounding areas since 1974. Our program is based upon a worldwide respected modality of teaching developed by Italian physician, Dr. Maria Montessori, in 1907. The Montessori teaching method is founded on the idea that children learn from direct experience in an environment providing them with sensorial choices. All ages benefit from MSW's outdoor Environmental Education program.

Accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) and the American Montessori Society (AMS), MSW is also approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MDSE). MSW is a Maryland Green School where students operate recycling and composting programs.

The Montessori School of Westminster serves students from age 2 years to grade nine in our programs:

  • Beginnings for ages 2 through 3 (3-day & 5-day options available)
  • Primary for age 3 through kindergarten level (half-day option available for children of ages 3 & 4)
  • Elementary for levels 1 through 6
  • Middle for levels through grade 9

To accommodate family care needs, we also offer the following:

  • Before School Care (BSC) for children who need to arrive as early as 7 AM
  • The Napping Program, an afternoon play & nap time for ages 2 through 4
  • Extended Day, an expanded academic day for Primary students ages 4 to 5+
  • After School Care (ASC) for children who need care between 3 PM and 6 PM
  • Science & Nature Camp for ages 2-9 for7 weeks during summer months
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montessori School Of Westminster's ranking?
Montessori School Of Westminster ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Westminster?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Westminster is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
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The Montessori school Westminster offers everything a parent could want from a school. The learning environment and teachers are amazing and the Montessori methods promote personal development for all students. I highly recommend the Montessori School Westminster to any family who wants to their child to flourish.
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We love the school! After looking at many different private schools in the area, we knew right away from class observation that MSW was the place we want to send out kids to. We were particularly impressed with the calm and respectful atmosphere, beautiful campus, responsive and caring teachers. If you are new to the Montessori method, you should really visit the school... you will be impressed.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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