Princeton Montessori School

United States, Princeton

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees $15,820 - 41,780

Ages 0 - 14 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1968

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, IB (MYP)

Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin

Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School

Introduction

Princeton Montessori School is an independent, coeducational day school located at 487 Cherry Valley Road in Princeton, New Jersey. It serves ages 0 to 14 across five cornerstone programs: Infant, Toddler, Primary, Elementary, and Middle School. The school combines Montessori pedagogy with an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for the middle grades, offering a hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum tailored to each stage. The Primary program covers science, mathematics, language, practical life skills, music, movement, and the arts, while the Toddler program uses sensorial materials to foster early independence. Classrooms are light-filled and designed with natural materials, plants and even class pets, and each program has its own outdoor space within a 20-acre campus. Facilities include flexible indoor spaces, outdoor athletic areas enclosed by safety fencing, and central air conditioning. Extended offerings include before- and after-school care and seasonal summer programs, with a community of about 200 families who value inclusive learning.

487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540

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The Essentials

Location

487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. The campus is minutes from the Princeton Airport and Princeton University. It is near Routes 1 and 27 and Interstate 95-295.

Stages

Infant (8 weeks to 18 months); Toddler (18 months to 36 months); Primary (3 years old to 6 years old); Elementary (6 years old to 11 years old); Middle School (11 years old to 14 years old) – International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle School; SummerQuest (Infant through 6 years old).

Type

Independent, coeducational day school.

Additional learning support

Student Services provides formal reading screenings to monitor reading development (DIBELS) three times per school year for Third Year Primary through Sixth Grade; a Student Services Coordinator tailors learning plans with families and program coordinators; services are delivered through Dr. Noble and Associates.

School day structure

Before and After Care extends the school day: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM (before care) and 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM (after care); Additional Days and Bridge Week provide care on days when the school is closed, with hours matching the regular schedule.

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Fees

Application & enrollment deposit
- A non-refundable enrollment deposit of USD 1,500 is required at time of initial enrollment and again with each subsequent re-enrollment; the deposit is credited to the child's program fee for the academic year in which the child is enrolling.

Application fee / one-time enrollment fee
- A one-time enrollment (administrative) fee of USD 1,200 is assessed for each student when enrollments are processed after the announced deposit deadline.

Tuition — annual amounts by program / year group (10-month academic agreement unless noted)
- Infant program (8 weeks to 18 months): multiple scheduling options are available. Example 10-month rates include: MTW (6 hours) USD 20,060; W/Th/F (6 hours) USD 19,900; M–F (6 hours) USD 33,050; M–F (7 hours) USD 37,110; M–F (8 hours) USD 37,510; other daily-hour options and 12-month alternatives are listed by schedule.
- Toddler program (18 months–3 years): 10-month examples include MTW 8:30–12:00 USD 15,820; M–F 8:30–12:00 USD 27,100 (12-month USD 33,090 option also offered); M–F 8:30–2:45 USD 34,110 (12-month USD 40,920 option). Additional care pricing (before/after care) is available as add-ons.
- Primary program (3–6 years): 10-month examples include M–F 8:30–12:00 USD 27,050 (12-month USD 32,730) and M–F 8:30–2:45 USD 35,400 (12-month USD 41,780). Additional care pricing (before/after care) is available as add-ons.
- Elementary program (6–11 years): 10-month M–F 8:30–2:45 USD 35,400. Additional care options and fees (before/after care, Additional Days, Bridge Week) are itemized separately.
- Middle School (11–14 years, IB Middle School): 10-month Mon–Thurs 8:30–4:00 USD 38,180 (Friday schedule as noted in the program materials). Additional care options are offered and priced separately.

Additional care, bridge week and additional days (examples shown alongside program fees)
- Before-school care (typical 7:30–8:30) and after-school options (varies by program) are charged as separate program fees; sample figures include: Before School ~USD 2,900–3,110 (program-dependent); After School Option A (early after care) ~USD 3,750–4,080; After School Option B (extended after care) ~USD 4,690–5,100. Additional Days commonly charged ~USD 1,900; Bridge Week commonly charged ~USD 830. Specific additional-care prices depend on program and on whether the family enrolls on a 10-month or 12-month schedule.

Other recurring and one-time fees
- Material, Activity & Technology Fee (annual) — assessed by program (example amounts: Elementary USD 1,900; Middle School USD 2,490).
- Protect My Tuition Refund Insurance Plan (TRP) — optional/required depending on payment and timing: charged at 2.25% of the academic program fee when applicable; this policy is intended to provide partial protection in case of withdrawal or dismissal and has exclusions (it does not cover Summer, Additional Care, Music, Material/Activity & Technology, Enrollment or other assessed fees).
- Summer program (SummerQuest / Summer Odyssey) fees are billed separately; summer sessions commonly require a non-refundable deposit (example: 50% deposit for SummerQuest) and have their own session-based pricing. No refunds are issued for summer sessions unless the program is canceled.
- School store / spirit apparel and uniform items are available through the school's designated store; uniform/merchandise purchases are an additional family cost.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition payments are due on or before the 15th of each month of the designated payment schedule. Families follow one of the school's published payment schedules. Academic Agreement (September–June) is payable in five installments (May, July, August, November & January). Academic + SummerQuest Agreement (September–August) is payable in six installments (May, July, August, November, January & February). Families may discuss monthly or alternate plans with the business office. Example installment calculation: under the five-installment Academic Agreement an annual tuition is divided into five payments due on the listed installment dates.

Payment processing, methods and fees
- The school uses a secure tuition-management provider (TADS) for tuition agreements and payments. Accepted payment methods through the tuition manager include ACH (direct debit), mailed bank checks, wire transfer, and credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express). A TADS account assessment/processing fee is applied (example: USD 45 annual TADS fee per family account except when full payment is made in one or two transactions). An automatic late fee (example: USD 35) is assessed by the payment processor for any installment payment late by one or more days. Families should review TADS terms when creating an account.

Refunds and withdrawal-related policies
- The enrollment deposit of USD 1,500 is non-refundable and non-transferable. The school offers an optional tuition-refund insurance plan (TRP) charged at 2.25% of the academic program fee when applicable; that plan is intended to provide partial financial protection in certain covered withdrawal or dismissal situations and specifically excludes many assessed fees (see TRP terms). Summer program registrations typically require a non-refundable deposit (example: 50% for SummerQuest) and generally have a no-refund policy unless the school cancels the program. Separate withdrawal and refund terms apply by program and by timing of withdrawal.

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; Princeton Montessori School operates as an independent day school with programs from infant through middle school.

Other payable services and optional charges
- Music lessons (individual weekly lessons in piano, Suzuki violin, and flute) are available and billed separately; families register per instrument and per child. Student Services, specialized screenings, and external consultant services may involve separate charges depending on services provided. Lunch programs and vendor-provided hot lunches are optional and billed separately through the chosen vendor. Extra-curricular or program-specific charges (field trips, after-school clubs, extracurricular rentals) are billed as assessed.

Summary of key payment mechanics
- Required at enrollment: non-refundable deposit USD 1,500 (credited to program fee) and any one-time enrollment fee when applicable (USD 1,200).
- Payment schedules: 5-installment (Academic: May, Jul, Aug, Nov, Jan) or 6-installment (Academic + Summer) are standard; other options (1, 2, or monthly arrangements) may be offered through the business office or TADS.
- Payment methods: ACH, bank check, wire transfer, or credit card via the school's tuition-management service (TADS); processing and late fees apply as noted.

Academics

Curriculum

The Primary program introduces all areas of formal curriculum and offers a personalized path through science, mathematics, literature, language development, practical life skills, music, movement, and cultural and fine arts. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning with carefully prepared materials, and is delivered in a multi-age three-year cycle that promotes independence, concentration, and self-motivation. Spanish is part of the Primary curriculum. The Toddler program (18 months–3 years) uses sensorial learning materials to develop pre-writing, mathematical, linguistic, and practical life skills, with child-sized spaces designed to foster independence. Toddlers work in a prepared environment where activities build sequence, form, movement, and sound and support social skills like grace and courtesy. The Middle School program follows an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme, offering an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach across eight IB subject areas and extending learning through international trips and projects to develop global-minded students.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates pursue admission to a broad range of independent high schools and colleges. A dedicated Secondary School Placement Coordinator guides students through high school applications. Recent placements include Princeton University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Brown University, and NYU, among others.

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Admissions

Step 1: Schedule a visit. Please set up a date to tour the School by scheduling a visit. The school offers both virtual and in-person tours.
Step 2: Submit the online application with applicable fee. You will be notified by email once the application is complete. The online application is the first formal step in the admissions process.
Step 3: Submit the online Applicant Record Release Form if your child has attended another school or daycare center. This form helps the school obtain records needed for review. The form can be submitted online.
Step 4: The Admissions Committee will review your child's application after completion, visit, and submission of requested referrals. The Admissions Coordinator will contact you regarding the Admission Committee's decision. Upon acceptance, you will receive an Enrollment Agreement email with instructions to enroll using TADS.
Step 5: Age-specific next steps. Applicants must be age 3 by October 1 for Primary or age 6 by October 1 for Elementary. For 3-year-olds, the Admissions Coordinator will schedule a readiness visit. For 6-year-olds, the Admissions Coordinator will schedule a classroom visit (up to two full days). After these visits, the Admissions Committee reviews for final acceptance and enrollment proceeds via the Enrollment Agreement.

Scholarships

Tuition assistance is available for students enrolled Monday–Friday, full-time, in the Toddler through Middle School programs. A significant portion of revenue is dedicated to tuition assistance. To apply, submit an admissions application and create a Clarity account; the Tuition Assistance Committee reviews the submission and determines the award, which is communicated within about three weeks and may be renewed annually. For questions, contact Betty Chin.

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FAQs

Where is Princeton Montessori School located and what is the campus like?

Princeton Montessori School is located at 487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. The campus sits on 20 acres of greenery with gardens, open spaces, and designated play and athletic areas. The building is designed on a single level for accessibility, with Lower School and Upper School under one roof and classrooms that use natural materials and connect to the outdoors.

What age range does the school serve and what programs are offered?

The school serves children from 0 to 14 years old. Programs run from Infant (8 weeks to 18 months) through Toddler (18 months to 3 years), Primary (3–6), Elementary (6–11), and Middle School (11–14). The Middle School follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, while Spanish is included in the Primary curriculum.

What type of school is Princeton Montessori School and how is it governed?

Princeton Montessori School is an independent, coeducational day school. It is part of the Princeton Montessori Society, a nonprofit organization governed by a board of trustees. Boarding is not offered.

What are the enrollment deposit and application fees?

A non-refundable enrollment deposit of USD 1,500 is required at the time of initial enrollment and again with each subsequent re-enrollment; the deposit is credited to the child's program fee for the academic year. There is a one-time enrollment (administrative) fee of USD 1,200 assessed for each student when enrollments are processed after the announced deposit deadline.

Are scholarships or tuition assistance available, and how are awards determined?

Tuition assistance is available for students enrolled Monday–Friday, full-time, in the Toddler through Middle School programs. To apply, submit an admissions application and create a Clarity account; the Tuition Assistance Committee reviews the submission and determines the award, which is communicated within about three weeks and may be renewed annually.

What is the admissions process and timeline?

Admissions involve scheduling a visit (virtual or in-person) and submitting the online application with the applicable fee. You will also submit the online Applicant Record Release Form if your child has attended another school or daycare. The Admissions Committee reviews the application after completion, the visit, and requested referrals; upon acceptance, you will receive an Enrollment Agreement email with instructions to enroll using TADS. Applicants must be age 3 by October 1 for Primary or age 6 by October 1 for Elementary, with readiness visits or classroom visits scheduled accordingly.

What does the curriculum look like across the different programs, and how is Spanish integrated?

The Primary program offers a hands-on curriculum across science, mathematics, literature, language development, practical life skills, music, movement, and fine arts in a multi-age three-year cycle, with Spanish included as part of the Primary curriculum. The Toddler program uses sensorial materials to develop early skills, and the Middle School follows the IB Middle Years Programme with eight IB subject areas and international trips.

What are the typical pathways after Middle School in terms of high schools or colleges?

What learning support and screening services are available on campus?

Student Services coordinates support for every student, with formal reading screenings (DIBELS) three times per year for Primary through Sixth Grade. A Student Services Coordinator tailors learning plans with families and program staff, and the school can connect families with Dr. Noble and Associates for assessments. If needs cannot be met in-house, the school assists families with a transition to another educational setting.

What are the campus facilities like and how are spaces organized?

The campus sits on 20 acres with gardens, open spaces, and dedicated outdoor spaces for each program. Lower School and Upper School are housed under one roof in a single-level building designed for easy movement and accessibility. Classrooms are light-filled and designed with natural materials, with outdoor access for each program.

What athletic or outdoor facilities are available?

Outdoor spaces and athletic areas are available to all programs, with access to athletic fields and play equipment within designated areas guarded by a safety fence. Programs also have shared outdoor spaces for movement and recreation.

What other facilities support learning and activities?

Montessori spaces are equipped with prepared learning materials and a connection to the outdoors. Music lessons are offered and lunch programs are available, and there are SummerQuest and Summer Odyssey programs as seasonal options.

What after-school clubs and enrichment activities are offered?

Weekly after-school clubs run from September through May for Primary through Middle School, including Science Seeds, French Language & Culture, Chinese Language & Culture, Art & Nature, Tae Kwon Do, Rock Band, Ukulele, Chess, Debate, BookEnds, and Sports Club. First Friday Social Club meets six times per year and BookEnds is a Parent/Child reading club.

Are there leadership or public-speaking opportunities?

Yes, Middle School Debate Club helps students develop leadership and communication skills and provides a platform for public speaking and argumentation practice.

Do students have access to wellbeing or mindfulness activities after school?

Mindfulness, yoga, and meditation are offered as enrichment activities, with weekly sessions available for Primary through Middle School.

What social-emotional learning and wellbeing programs does the school offer?

The school provides social-emotional learning for Primary through Middle School, guided by an SEL Facilitator using the Second Step curriculum. Units include emotion management and strategies for recognizing and handling feelings.

What support is available for SEN and English-language learners (EAL)?

Student Services coordinates support for every student, with a dedicated Coordinator at each level and formal reading screenings. EAL support is provided according to a Language Policy, with mother tongue languages encouraged and English learners supported through targeted planning.

How does the school address safeguarding and safety?

Safety and security are a priority with doors locked at all times, a front desk staffed daily, card-access, and security cameras. An Emergency Management Team meets regularly, and the Crisis Management Plan is reviewed with industry experts and local authorities, along with visitor screening and health-record management protocols.

Is boarding offered at Princeton Montessori School?

Boarding is not offered; Princeton Montessori School operates as an independent day school.

What are the lunch options for students?

Lunch programs are offered; Toddler hot lunches are vegetarian, organic, allergen-free, and locally sourced. Weekly pizza is delivered on Wednesdays for Primary through Middle School, and Catering Solutions provides daily lunches with nut-free and allergy-sensitive options, plus fresh fruits and vegetables.

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