THE LOWER-ELEMENTARY JOURNEY
Where children become leaders in learning
At Windsor Street Montessori, our elementary program is where the magic of childhood meets the wonder of deeper understanding. Here, children ages 6-9 discover not just what to learn, but how to fall in love with learning itself.
RESEARCH-BACKED BENEFITS
The evidence is clear: Montessori elementary education provides significant advantages that last a lifetime.
academic excellence
Children in Montessori elementary programs demonstrate measurable academic advantages:
On average, a full grade level ahead of peers in traditional schools
Stronger performance in math, language, and executive function skills
Higher engagement and deeper understanding of concepts
Social-Emotional Growth
Our multi-age classroom creates meaningful opportunities for social development:
Children build authentic friendships based on collaboration and shared interests
Older children develop leadership and mentoring skills
Younger children find role models and inspiration
All children learn to resolve conflicts, communicate effectively, and work together
Lifelong
Skills
The elementary years are critical for developing the qualities that lead to lifelong success:
Independence and self-motivation
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Time management and organization
Creativity and innovation
Empathy and global awareness
We're not just preparing children for the next grade—we're building the foundation for a lifetime of meaningful contribution.
THE FOOD-FORWARD* DIFFERENCE
THE FOOD-FORWARD* DIFFERENCE
Our unique food-forward* approach takes on even greater meaning in the elementary years. Here, children do more than participate in food education, they lead it.
Elementary student experiences include:
Leadership roles in our garden, learning the full cycle of food production from seed to table.
Exploring diverse cuisines as gateways to understanding different cultures and communities.
Cooking demonstrations and shared meals that cultivate confidence, independence, and a deep understanding of how food connects us all.
A DAY IN OUR LOWER-ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
Traditional education asks children to sit still and receive knowledge. We invite them to stand tall and discover it.
In our elementary classroom, you'll find children engaging in work that ignites their natural curiosity. They're not only memorizing facts, they're building understanding through hands-on exploration, collaborative projects, and meaningful connections to the world around them.
Our days unfold with purpose and joy, following the natural rhythms of childhood while building the foundations for a lifetime of learning.
Our multi-age environment means younger children are inspired by the work of older peers, while older children strengthen their understanding through leadership and mentoring.
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Community Circle gathering and shared snack
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Morning work cycle where students engage in self-directed learning across mathematics, language, cultural studies, and science
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Community lunch set-up
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Outdoor exploration and physical activity
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Food-forward lunch experience with cultural connections
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Outdoor exploration and physical activity
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Afternoon work cycle focused on collaborative projects, art, and music
TUITION & Financial Aid
TUITION
Families can choose to pay tuition on a monthly basis or pay for the full year.
Families with two children attending receive a sibling discount of 10% off tuition for the second child. Families wishing to pay tuition in full for the year may receive a 5% discount.
$1,150/monthly or $11,500 Full Academic Year (August- May)
$1,150/Monthly for June and July Summer Sessions
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7:30-8:30 AM, $100/monthly fee
3:30-4:30 PM, $100/monthly fee
4:30-5:30 PM, $100/monthly fee
financial aid
Windsor Street Montessori School offers financial aid so that we may enroll and retain students who could not otherwise afford to attend our school.
Every family receiving aid is asked to pay some portion of the tuition; there are no awards for 100 percent of tuition.
Financial aid is not automatically renewed; families who receive financial aid must reapply each year.
To be eligible for financial aid, applicants must complete the Windsor Street Montessori School Financial Aid Application and return it with:
A copy of the most recent, complete Federal/State Income Tax Filing including all schedules.
A letter to the school board stating why you wish to enroll their child and to what degree you feel able to contribute to their child’s tuition. Please indicate your intention for the term of your desired enrollment period (1, 2, 3 years).
PARENT TESTIMONIALS
“My son was labeled as a behavior kid in Kindergarten. He struggled to follow the status quo of the public school system and was constantly in trouble. However, through the Montessori approach of student led learning, my son quickly came up to speed developmentally and began to excel. Instead of getting into trouble for moving from place to place, it became a way to enhance learning.”
Rachel, Lower-Elementary Parent
“Montessori learning involves the child, and our child thrived in that environment. After completing her 6th grade year at Windsor (the highest grade it offered at the time), our daughter transferred to a traditional school environment for middle school, and now high school. We were curious how her Montessori training had prepared her for this new school, and were pleased to see the transition was seamless.”
Dana, Lower-Elementary Alumni Parent
“Across five years, two states, and three different schools, we have continued to enroll our child in Montessori programs because we believe in the method, and we believe in the educators who utilize it. Windsor Street’s expansive teaching on other domains of life, not just academia alone, has helped begin developing a group of kiddos who are receiving a good education along with community building skills.”
Blake, Lower-Elementary Parent
BEYOND ELEMENTARy
Many parents wonder about the transition from Montessori to traditional education. Research shows that Montessori elementary students adapt exceptionally well when they eventually transition to other environments:
They carry strong academic foundations that often place them ahead of peers
Their experience with self-directed learning makes them confident, engaged students
Their well-developed executive function skills help them navigate new expectations with ease
Their social skills and emotional intelligence help them build new relationships quickly
Ready to learn more?
Come see for yourself how Montessori education can help your child develop a love of learning beyond the early elementary years.