West Side Montessori

West Side Montessori is an independent, accredited Montessori school that educates children from 13 months through 8th grade, offering programs for toddler, preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school. The school's educational approach and methodology are centered around the Montessori method, which emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and individualized instruction. This approach is characterized by small student-teacher ratios, an emphasis on mastery of concepts, and lessons adaptable to all learning styles. The school's unique characteristics include its focus on holistic development, with a emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals, and its commitment to diversity and inclusivity, with a non-discriminatory admission policy. Key programs and features include mixed-age classrooms, co-curricular activities, and a range of extracurricular options, such as the Global Delegates Program and the MathCounts team. With a student-teacher ratio of 4:1-12:1 and a faculty of 42 Montessori-certified teachers, West Side Montessori provides a nurturing environment for students to grow and learn.