Montessori Island School

Montessori Island School cultivates a transformative learning community that inspires growth, purpose, compassion, and excellence-empowering students, teachers, and families to thrive. We are committed to expanding access to high-quality Montessori education, nurturing life-long skills, and continually adapting our environment to support each child's unique potential. Our purpose is to plant the seeds of discovery and redefine what education can be.

For over 23 years, Montessori Island School has been a trusted part of the Livingston community, educating more than 1,000 children through a Montessori approach that fosters purpose, compassion, and a lifelong love of learning. We're the longest-standing early childhood program and only Montessori Elementary in town, with low student-teacher ratios and a team of deeply experienced, Montessori-certified educators, over 75% Montessori certified, with an average tenure of 10+ years.

We're committed to making Montessori education accessible to all families. Today, 70% of our 100 students receive some form of tuition support, totaling over $200,000 in aid, a 33% increase from last year. Our efforts include a sliding scale tuition model, acceptance of state and private scholarships, and added support for families for whom tuition represents a significant share of income.

Support from our Give A Hoot campaign helps sustain these efforts and grow our endowment, ensuring a welcoming, inclusive, and stable school for years to come. At Montessori Island School, we believe that when children grow in love and community, they grow into people who change the world.