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Butler Montessori

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–9

Germantown, MD

15951 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Germantown
  • One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Maryland
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Maryland
  • Growing: enrollment up 54% since 2017–18

Butler Montessori is a Montessori school in Germantown, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 9th grade. It has about 143 students and around 10 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 54% since 2017–18. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 173 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–9
Students
143
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 97 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 78% of Montessori schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    93’17–18100’19–20143’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K65
    K22
    115
    217
    315
    412
    513
    623
    711
    812
    93

    Student body

    White27%
    Asian21%
    Hispanic or Latino20%
    Black18%
    Two or more races12%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • Association Montessori Internationale

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Butler Montessori whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Butler Montessori

    What grades does Butler Montessori serve?

    Butler Montessori serves grades Pre-K–9.

    How many students attend Butler Montessori?

    About 143 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Butler Montessori?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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