Admissions
"The faculty and staff are truly the most wonderful school family we could ask for. My child is thriving at MCS, emotionally, socially and academically. The commitment to the Montessori philosophy makes the whole family curious about learning and our world.”
- MCS parent
"The faculty and staff are truly the most wonderful school family we could ask for. My child is thriving at MCS, emotionally, socially and academically. The commitment to the Montessori philosophy makes the whole family curious about learning and our world.”
- MCS parent
We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
2025-2026 Enrollment Application (please download this fillable PDF)
Confidential Release Form (for Elementary students only)
Application Process & Materials
Please call the office to schedule an observation and opportunity to speak with the Head of School.
Please submit the following:
- Application form and $50 application fee (payable by check)
- Parent Response Form
- Release of transcripts (1st-6th grade)
Admissions Timeline
- February 5 at 7pm: Admissions night
Learn more about MCS at this parents-only evening. Here is a recording from the Zoom presentation. - February 8 from 10am-12pm: Admissions Open House
Families are welcome to tour classrooms and meet staff. - February 11 at 7pm: Kinder information night
Presentation by staff on the primary program's capstone year. Parents-only evening for those interested in the 25-26 kindergarten year. - March 10: New applications due
- March 28: Acceptance letters mailed
- April 15: Signed new agreements due
Selection Process
Montessori Country School seeks families with a keen interest in the Montessori philosophy and method. Preference is given to families who commit to the full 3 year cycle of the level for which they are applying (Primary, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary).
Placement of Students
Priority placement of students goes to our current students and their siblings. After accommodating their needs, we will begin the placement process for new students. We have learned from experience the importance of keeping our classes balanced with regard to age, gender, and ratio of new to returning students. In placing students, we keep our commitment to this balance in mind.
Wait Pool
Children in our wait pool are considered for placement if and when a space becomes available. If we have been unable to accommodate your child for the school year for which you applied, we encourage you to apply for the following year. Please be sure to keep us apprised of your contact information if it changes. Parents must submit a new application if they want their child to be considered for placement for the next school year; you do not need to pay a second application fee.
Financial Aid
We have a financial aid program. Please call the office to request a Financial Aid Application. Financial Aid applications are due at the time you submit an application. The financial aid committee will inform you of its decision regarding your financial aid request prior to the Enrollment Agreement deadline.
Nondiscrimination Policy
We believe that every member of our community brings personal diversities from which our entire community benefits. Montessori Country School is committed to continuing to be proactive in creating a community where diversity in all its forms is welcomed and celebrated; a community where all feel safe, represented, and included, and where the dignity and worth of each individual member is protected.
We administer our programs and policies in full compliance with local, state, and federal law. Montessori Country School acknowledges the various forms of discrimination that may arise in a school setting, and we are committed to preventing any instances of discrimination, whether based on race, color, religion, sex (gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy), national origin, age, socio-economic level, physical ability or genetic information, learning style or any other factors that would qualify as a protected class. The school makes the law the floor, not the ceiling, for establishing itself as a diverse, inclusive, safe, and welcoming community for all students, staff, and families.