Undercroft Montessori School

It is our little girl's first year. We have been very impressed with the school, its teachers, and the kindness of the other parents!
--Submitted by a parent

Undercroft is not an accredited Montessori school, and their track record/performance shows this. The leadership and teaching staff, on the whole, are not qualified to teach effectively. Unfortunately this is the only Montessori school in Tulsa, hence why some parents are drawn to it. But please don't confuse this with other strong Montessori programs nationwide--you will be disappointed. I will say, however, they do love and care strongly for the children.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is wonderful. They have done a wonderful job in educating my son. Mind you, he is only 4, but he can now read and add and subtract. Not the usual 1 + 1 = 2. He can add/subtract in the hundreds. He also understands the place values. I wish I had gone to a Montessori school when I was his age.
--Submitted by a parent

I relocated to Tulsa and tried 2 other schools for my daughter before finding the perfect fit for her with UMS. The staff is excellent, caring and warm. We feel like "family" and love her Montessori Guides. This is "the Montessori" school in Tulsa and they have great lessons, Montessori materials, outdor playscape and extra-curicular programs. I don't get other review that say UMS students are lagging - my daughter is 4 years old and started to read already...
--Submitted by a parent

Undercroft has been a tremendous joy and satisfaction for both our children and as parents. It is a fantastic facility with fantastic and dedicated staff. True, the teaching method is non-traditional and a little difficult for those of us raised in public school systems to embrace but the benefits are never-ending. Both of our boys have attended Undercroft since the age of 3, at which point they immediately start their learning curriculum (there is no day care there). The students are taught in very tangible ways concepts of math, science, practical life, etc.
--Submitted by a parent

Our son just completed primary at Undercroft, and will be continuing in lower elementary there; our daughter will be starting primary next month. Almost every aspect of our experience at Undercroft has been wonderful. The guides are wonderful, and strive to keep parents as involved in their childrens' educations as possible. The facility is top notch, indoors and out. The degree of community involvement is amazing. My only criticism would be of the prior administrator, who has since left the school. I take issue with the reviews suggesting Undercroft is only for kids with special needs; our gifted child thrived there, both socially and academically.
--Submitted by a parent

This is not a good school. The new administrator is not responsive to problems in the classroom. This is not run like a typical private school. Children also leave Undercroft lagging their peers.
--Submitted by a parent

I love the fact this school is a peaceful, independent environment. With the help of the guides my daughter has learned so much and amazes me with what dhe DOES know.
--Submitted by a parent

A fine school if your child can not succeed in typical classroom. Otherwise save your money. Teachers are not certified like typical teachers, they are Montessori certified (different outlook). Also do not get parent involvement in child's learning.
--Submitted by a parent

I, as a student of the Undercroft middle school think that, in response to the varying ratings of the middle school program, you learn more, have a better time, and fully understand the material, much more than you would in almost every other middle school
--Submitted by a student