The Primary Montessori Day School is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational school for children age two (2) through nine (9) years old (Toddler - Grade 3).
It is a non-profit corporation, founded in 1998 on the premise that our schools are best in the hands of experienced educators.
Thirty-four years of teaching the Montessori curriculum provide an extensive practical foundation for meeting the needs of young children and their parents.
The school is approved by the Maryland State Board of Education.
The school is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and recognized by the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
School Notes
- With constant interaction and problem solving child to child each child is challenged according to his ability. Curriculum is integrated. No subject is taught in isolation. As soon as a child understands a material, he may work on it independently. When he masters a material, he receives a new lesson. The Montessori method provides the opportunity for the child to develop independence, confidence, creativity, self-motivation, responsibility and academic competency. Montessori directives complement the needs of all children, while affording the freedom necessary to preserve each child's uniqueness. Our school is located in a new building in North Potomac. It has been designed specifically for Montessori education. Many months of research has been done in determining the architectural details which provide comfortable, home-like classrooms and an environment conducive to the education of young children.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Primary Montessori Day School cost?
Primary Montessori Day School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Primary Montessori Day School?
The application deadline for Primary Montessori Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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