Montessori school in York, PA for K-8 serving students with learning differences. Individualized approach, small classes, hands-on learning
The Montessori Children's House of York is a not-for-profit Montessori school serving students from Nursery through 8th grade in York, PA. The school specializes in supporting students with learning differences, mild learning disabilities, and ADD/ADHD through its individualized Montessori approach. With an average class size of 20 students and 7 classroom teachers, the school provides a structured yet flexible environment where each child's learning style is respected and nurtured.
The school's philosophy centers on Maria Montessori's proven educational model, which emphasizes developing intrinsic motivation, self-reliance, and self-discipline—skills that are especially valuable for students with learning challenges. Through individualized guidance and hands-on, multi-sensory learning activities, students build confidence in academics and life skills at their own pace. The Montessori method's emphasis on practical life skills and self-directed learning supports students who benefit from alternative teaching approaches.
Tuition is $10,500 per year, with financial assistance available for families in need. The school admits students of all backgrounds and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, orientation, or national origin. Admissions operate on a rolling basis with a 90% acceptance rate. For more information or to schedule a visit, contact the admissions director Julie Shumway at (717) 757-1331 or visit mchyork.org.
At a Glance
TypeMontessori School
GradesNursery/Preschool-8
Students72
Class Size20:1 ratio
Tuition$10,500
Fin. Aid36% receive aid
Est.1977
DeadlineNone / Rolling
School Information
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Financial assistance is available for those in need. The Montessori Children\'s House of York, Inc. admits students of any race, color, gender, orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educations policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs. |
| Total Students | 72 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 15 |
| Average Class Size | 20 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Julie Shumway |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 90 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 36 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 19 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Reading/Language-basedMild Learning Differences
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.mchyork.org/calendar-pdf |
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