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Journey School

18501 Mink Hollow Rd
Ashton, MD 20861
Journey School in Ashton, MD, is a rural nonsectarian Montessori school serving grades 1 through 5 with a total enrollment of 17 students.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with three teachers supporting its small co鈥揺d student body.
Approximately 24% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural community.
As a Montessori school, Journey offers a structured program in a rural setting without religious affiliation or membership associations.
Journey School is located near several private schools in the Ashton area, providing families with alternative private education options in a rural environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5

Student Body

Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Journey School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Journey School?
The application deadline for Journey School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, MD is $23,825 for elementary schools and $30,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, MD is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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