Hockessin Montessori School serves PreK-8 with specialized programs for learning differences and ADD/ADHD using personalized instruction
The Hockessin Montessori School serves students in prekindergarten through 8th grade, including children with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The school uses individualized Montessori methodologies designed to support each child's unique learning style and pace, making it a thoughtful choice for families seeking a more personalized educational approach for students with learning support needs.
With an average class size of 20 students and a student-centered environment, the school emphasizes developing academic, social, emotional, and intellectual skills within a nurturing setting. The Montessori approach is particularly valued by families of children with attention or processing differences, as it allows for self-directed learning, hands-on activities, and flexible pacing that can accommodate diverse learning profiles.
Located in Hockessin, Delaware, the school enrolls 234 students and maintains a 90% acceptance rate with rolling admissions. Tuition ranges from $11,500 to $18,584 depending on grade level, with 30% of families receiving financial aid. For more information about their learning difference programs and admissions process, contact Admissions Director Erin Sposato at (302) 234-1240 or visit thehms.org.
At a Glance
TypeMontessori School
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students234
Class Size20:1 ratio
Tuition$15,000
Fin. Aid30% receive aid
Est.1963
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Delaware Association of Independent Schools, Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools
School Information
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Year Founded | 1963 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,000 |
| Tuition Notes | 11,500 - 18,584 Tuition Varies by Program Level |
| Total Students | 234 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25 |
| Average Class Size | 20 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Erin Sposato |
| Admissions Associate | Jill Marine |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 90 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 30 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 22 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | American Montessori Society (AMS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · Delaware Association of Independent Schools · Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.thehms.org/apps/events/index.jsp?id=0#today |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $3,000 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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