Montessori School of Huntsville

Public school teachers actually told our son to stop asking questions. I asked what he was learning in public school and he told me "The Rules." Maria Montessori would be thrilled to see the exceptional learning environment at the Montessori School of Huntsville. I've seen my son's self esteem and curiosity sky rocket thanks to outstanding teachers and staff. We could not be happier. The Montessori School of Huntsville is a community of involved parents and students who are excited to come to school every day. If you have any questions on the Montessori teaching method, you may want to read the Wall Street Article titled "Montessori Mafia." The most creative minds of today have had a Montessori background. Montessori fosters a lifelong love of learning and an ability to think and solve problems rather than just memorize answers for a test. Montessori is not only for preschool aged children. The school currently goes through the 6th grade and they are considering expanding into Junior High School. I will most definitely have my children at this school as long as possible.
--Submitted by a parent

A very well run Montessori School. The school is accredited and has a highly educated and caring staff. The two campuses are very different but both have their benefits. One is a more modern school (on Chaney Thompson) and the other is a more home like environment (Blevins Gap). The school starts at the preschool age but children have the opportunity to attend through Elementary. Most if not all of the children are reading very well while in Kindergarten!! The Elementary students appear to be learning very advance concepts at a young age. The Montessori method and the private school environment definitely has advantages. The tuition is high but not as high as many other private schools in the area. It is worth it to keep the good teachers on staff and low teacher/student ratio in my opinion.
--Submitted by a parent

After a year's experience with this school, I can recommend it highly. Great teachers, good communication, parent involvement is regular but flexible, adheres to the Montessori philosophy, and great campuses (CTR is more modern, while BGR is very homey....both have very good outdoor areas). Admin staff is courteous and good; not sure about the boards and such, have not been involved much in that. But we are very delighted with the teachers and the learning environment. For those who are not familiar with Montessori, pick up a copy of "Montessori Madness" by Eissler.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers and administration truly care of the students at this school. There interest is in learning and in inspiring the want to learn in the students. Students are taught using Montessori methods which encourage independence, love of learning, and kindness. As in any school there have been some push and pull between administration, teachers, and parents but all in all this school far out performs the public school system and other private school in the area. Montessori learning is not for every child but for those that learn well using hands on material and who can work at their own pace it is an excellent option.
--Submitted by a parent

Had two children go through and one currently enrolled. Saw more development with the two older children than what I see now. Thinking of transferring to another school for my youngest. The Board and Admin people seem blind to the current problems, unless you've seen how the two administrations compared. I do have to say the facilities are top notch, and the parent volunteers are the best you'll find anywhere.
--Submitted by a parent

This school provides a challenging yet loving environment for my daughter to thrive in. The school has wonderful, highly qualified teachers who follow the teaching philosphies of Dr. Maria Montessori and have enabled our daughter to read by age 4 and operate academically at a level far advanced for her age. This school does encourage a strong commitment from parents but we believe the school provides a strong benefit and have sent our daughter here for the past two years, anticipating at least two more or beyond depending on the availability of an Elementary program. There have been some recent issues surrounding the transparency of the school operations, but those are being actively addressed and will hopefully improve over time. As an overall view I highly recommend this school to any parent who wishes to provide a safe, diverse and loving education for their child!
--Submitted by a parent

We have had a wonderful time at this school! My daughter has learned and matured so much. I refer to MSH as the "Zen" school. There is respect shown in every aspect of the educational experience. My only complaint is I do not see the same quality of teachers between day and afternoon care.
--Submitted by a parent

This school used to be a wonderful, loving and peaceful community. Unfortunately, things have changed recently due to a change in administration. Parents and staff often do not feel confident that the Montessori way is being followed. Volunteers are often taken for granted. The school is supposed to be very 'transparent' in its operations and governed as a 'parent run community' yet decisions are rarely made in that fashion. It really is a shame.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school. It is worth every dime. Both of my children left The Montessori School of Huntsville reading well above grade level. I am a working parent and this school has been great for my family. The teachers and the administration are exceptional.
--Submitted by a parent

Montessori in general is not for every family, but this is a well-run Montessori program. It does call for a good amount of parent involvement. The teachers do come from many different places. I enjoy the diversity of the school and exposure that my child gets to other cultures. My child's teachers are kind, gentle, and give my child guidance in what she learns. They clearly enjoy their students. My child has thrived at this school.
--Submitted by a parent