Since 1981, MFS has provided an authentic Montessori education, serving up to 150 children in grades Preschool-8th Grade.
Our classrooms offer a challenging curriculum that supports hands-on learning, self-expression, independence, and reflective self-evaluation in a beautiful, harmonious environment.Our program emphasizes personal growth, academic accomplishment, and intellectual curiosity. Children learn that they are part of a larger, diverse society in which skills of cooperation and collaboration are critical for success.
Students learn independence and responsibility and leave MFS ready for the challenges and opportunities that await them in high school and in life.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average SAT score
1470
(Out of 1600)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Yvette Cashmere
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Family School?
The application deadline for Montessori Family School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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