Northside Montessori School is providing a supportive, challenging and culturally diverse educational environment.
Each child has the freedom to explore, cooperate, create and become.
This environment nurtures children to grow to their fullest potential academically, emotionally and socially, thus preparing them to be responsible citizens of our global community.
Northside Montessori School's goal is to provide the best Early Childhood Education based on Montessori Teaching Method, which will help young children to develop within themselves an excellent foundation for creative learning.
We are a small, family oriented school. We have an open policy where parents are free to drop in and observe their child in our safe and naturalized environment.
We try hard to make all of our students well rounded.
In addition to academics, we emphasize self-discipline, good manners and respect towards others.
We are fortunate to be culturally diverse, and we celebrate the heritage of each of our students.
In a Montessori school, the teacher serves as facilitator of learning by functioning as designer of the environment, resource person, role model, demonstrator, record keeper and meticulous observer of each child's behavior and growth. Our head teacher in each classroom has been trained and certified in the Montessori teaching methods.
Each teacher spends many hours outside of class time carefully preparing lessons and activities, considering each student's individual needs to create just the right learning environment.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Soonmo Pak
School Notes
- Northside Montessori School is providing a supportive, challenging and culturally diverse educational environment. Each child has the freedom to explore, cooperate, create and become. This environment nurtures children to grow to their fullest potential academically, emotionally and socially, thus preparing them to be responsible citizens of our global community. Northside Montessori School's goal is to provide the best Early Childhood Education based on Montessori Teaching Method, which will help young children to develop within themselves an excellent foundation for creative learning. We are a small, family oriented school. We have an open policy where parents are free to drop in and observe their child in our safe and naturalized environment. We try hard to make all of our students well rounded. In addition to academics, we emphasize self-discipline, good manners and respect towards others. We are fortunate to be culturally diverse, and we celebrate the heritage of each of our students. In a Montessori school, the teacher serves as facilitator of learning by functioning as designer of the environment, resource person, role model, demonstrator, record keeper and meticulous observer of each child's behavior and growth. Our head teacher in each classroom has been trained and certified in the Montessori teaching methods. Each teacher spends many hours outside of class time carefully preparing lessons and activities, considering each student's individual needs to create just the right learning environment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Northside Montessori School?
The application deadline for Northside Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Northside Montessori School located?
Northside Montessori School is located in the Far Northwest neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 5 other private schools located in Far Northwest.
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