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Northcrest Montessori

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Clarksville, MD

12345 Wake Forest Rd Ste J, Clarksville, MD 21029

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 66% of preschools in Maryland

Northcrest Montessori is a Montessori school in Clarksville, Maryland, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 7 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of preschool programs in Maryland. Enrollment has grown about 133% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 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–K
Students
7
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 66% of preschool programs in Maryland (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of preschool programs in Maryland.
    • Compared with 87 preschool programs in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    3’19–205’21–227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K86
    K7

    Student body

    White57%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Asian14%
    Two or more races14%

    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 Northcrest 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 Northcrest Montessori

    What grades does Northcrest Montessori serve?

    Northcrest Montessori serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Northcrest Montessori?

    About 7 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Northcrest 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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