Mountainside Montessori School

"We have had such a great experience with this school. My son transferred from another montessori to Mountainside in 2nd grade. He has grown immensely over the last 3 years, loves going to school each day, and there is a wonderful level of respect between the staff and the students. He has also developed a great love for the outdoors, and I attribute that to Mountainside’s mission. We are excited to start our toddler and watch her thrive."

"Mountainside continues to exceed our family’s expectations as our children have grown with Mountainside, beginning at the ages of 2 and 3 years old. The setting is beautiful and the classroom is beautiful, but the guides, administration and support staff are what really make this school stand out. Our children are now ages 6 and 11 and we are very happy with Mountainside and how it has helped our children grow academically, socially and emotionally over the years. We feel very fortunate to have found Mountainside . The bonus is that our children love Mountainside too!"

"We were first drawn to choose Mountainside Montessori for our child based on the importance of outdoor education. Since enrolling two years ago, we have been impressed time after time by the teachers and their commitment to the students, the milestones our child has achieved, her strong sense of character and independence, and the community of the school. Strongly recommend to all!"

"We absolutely love this school for our 3 year old daughter!! The grounds are beautiful, and it is such a peaceful atmosphere. Each and every staff go above and beyond! You can truly tell that everyone loves their job, the children and the practice of Montessori. Our little one had quite a bit of trouble separating from me (mom) for the first time in her life. However, the staff have been warm, nurturing and accommodating to her needs!! She now feels safe and secure at school. In just one month, she has become more focused, independent and confident! The headmaster, Ms. Edel, greets and shakes hands with each student every morning! I just know this act of kindness makes those children feel so special as they start their day! Ms. Greta is our phenomenal primary teacher and Ms. Lakota (Toddler Guide) was fantastic when my daughter and I took the parent-infant class. We truly have loved our experience and look forward to many more years with Mountainside! I cannot say enough positive things about this amazing school!!"

"My daughter is a current student and my son will be next school year. Our family loves Mountainside. The staff, guides and Ms. Edel are wonderful. The Children’s House is beautiful and abundant with activities that are thoughtfully prepared. The sense of community is fantastic and something we find comforting and lacking in other schools."