An intentional path to Countryside.
Choosing a school is a big decision, and we want you to feel confident. Countryside welcomes families year-round through open enrollment — and every step is designed to help you and your child find the right fit.
Five steps, at your pace.
Visit & Apply
Come see the classrooms in action on a personal tour, then submit an application for your child.
Start your application →Parent Interview
We sit down together to learn about your family and your child, and to answer every question you have.
Student Visit
Your child spends time in the classroom — a shadow day to experience a real Countryside morning firsthand.
Records & Review
We gather any needed records and review the fit together, making sure Countryside is the right home for your child.
Welcome
You receive a decision, and we warmly welcome your family into the Countryside community.
A Countryside education, within reach.
Countryside provides more than $400,000 in need-based financial assistance each year, awarded independently of admissions decisions through the FACTS program. We believe cost should never be the reason a child misses the education that's right for them.
Tuition & Financial AidNot sure if Montessori is right for your family?
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Come see purposeful independence in action.
The best way to understand Countryside is to see the classrooms, meet the adults, and observe the calm confidence children develop through meaningful work.
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