Canton Country Day School vs. Canton Montessori School
Should you attend Canton Country Day School or Canton Montessori School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Overview
Early Learning through Grade Eight. Canton Country Day School offers children in Early Learning through Eighth Grade a solid educational foundation by cultivating an environment in which scholarship, responsibility, and respect for others flourish along with creativity, enthusiasm, and self-respect.
Within this stimulating academic environment, the school encourages children, with the support of their families, to: be active seekers of knowledge; examine their convictions honestly and embrace them humbly, both in work and deed; recognize themselves as participants in a common humanity and citizens of a common universe; discover their own creative powers and labor patiently to surpass ready achievement; and wonder at the mysteries that transcend their understanding and challenge their imagination. Dedicated to developing character and the abilities to think and communicate clearly, Canton Country Day seeks to fully prepare its graduates to meet the challenges of rigorous secondary school programs and to assume positions of responsibility in their schools and in their communities.
The mission of Canton Montessori School is to provide quality programming based upon the educational philosophies and principles of the Montessori Method.
CMS' purpose is to meet the developmental needs of the children of all economic backgrounds through an enriching and nurturing environment.
CMS also strives to support and assist parents and staff in developing their roles and sharing its experiences and expertise with the broader community.
Canton Montessori School Value Propositions: A True Montessori Education: Our lead teachers hold Montessori certifications and support and guide each student in their development using the Montessori pedagogy.
A Beautiful Campus: Our warm and inviting Montessori environments feel like home with plentiful natural lighting, cozy reading corners, and gorgeous outdoor play areas.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 1992
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1964
1968
Students Body
Total Students
114 students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
16
Pre-K Students
22
42
Kindergarten Students
11
17
Grade 1 Students
10
9
Grade 2 Students
9
10
Grade 3 Students
10
11
Grade 4 Students
9
6
Grade 5 Students
14
5
Grade 6 Students
7
2
Grade 7 Students
11
4
Grade 8 Students
11
1
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
26%
40%
Average Class Size
14
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Only Elementary students wear uniforms.)
(Only Elementary students wear uniforms.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$17,900
n/a
Tuition Notes
CCDS offer a flexible tuition program for students entering Early Learning through Grade Eight. Contact the school for more details.
n/a
% on Financial Aid
51%
10%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
Rebecca Stewart
Emily Ramos, Head of School
Admissions Associate
b stewart
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Choir, Film Club, Intramural Sports, Intramural Volleyball, Jazz Band, MathCounts, Movement, Power of the Pen, Visual Arts
Art Classes, French, Golf, Musical Theater, Physical Education