Montessori school for students with learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD
Children's Magnet Montessori School in Elkridge, MD is a Montessori-based school founded in 1980 that specializes in supporting students with learning differences including dyslexia, ADHD, language-based learning disabilities, and Asperger syndrome. The school uses individualized instruction and multiple teaching methods tailored to each student's unique learning profile, with an average class size of just 12 students and a low teacher-to-student ratio that allows for personalized attention and support.
The school integrates an interpersonal skills curriculum into daily instruction, helping students develop social and emotional competencies alongside academic skills. With 90% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school emphasizes research-based practices and positions parents as essential partners in their child's education, working collaboratively to support each student's success both in and out of the classroom.
Children's Magnet Montessori serves kindergarten students in a casual, inclusive environment with rolling admissions. Annual tuition is $20,000, with 30% of families currently receiving financial aid. For more information or to discuss your child's specific needs, contact Admissions Director Frank Pugliese at (410) 220-3792 or visit childrensmagnet.com/elkridge.
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,000 |
| Total Students | 29 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten |
| Admissions Director | Frank Pugliese |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 30 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 69 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | childrensmagnet.com/category/news |