Located in New Castle County, Delaware, Wilmington Montessori School is an independent school serving ages 12 months through eighth grade.
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Wilmington Montessori School offers a unique academic program for early childhood (starting at 12 months), elementary and middle school students that encourages hands-on learning through exploration and science-backed curriculum, preparing our children for the challenges of the 21st century.
With a focus on building confidence and celebrating each individual's distinct contributions, students are empowered to become expert navigators—of their lives and the world around them. Our graduates move on with a deep appreciation for academics that fuels both their innate desire to learn and their ability to excel in whichever classrooms they explore after WMS.
Early Childhood
Our early childhood program consists of two sections: Toddler and Primary. In our Toddler Program, students ages 12 months to three years are mastering important life skills from motor skill development and imaginative play to pre-reading and writing. When students age into our Primary (3-6) Program, Pre-K & K students soar—bringing what they’ve already learned and applying their experiences to cultural studies, mathematics, language arts, and practical life skills.
(Toddler - Kindergarten)
Located in New Castle County, Delaware, Wilmington Montessori School is an independent school serving ages 12 months through eighth grade.
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Elementary School
Students in our Lower (grades 1-3) and Upper (grades 4-6) Elementary programs are ready to tackle even greater academic challenges. Our elementary students discover the importance of knowing themselves and their learning styles—where they’re able to work seamlessly as an individual and a collaborator. Students are presented with wide ranges of materials, allowing even the most academically focused students to feel challenged.
(Grades 1 - 6)
Middle School
Our middle school curriculum allows students to dive deeper into concepts previously learned in the areas of mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, and a wide range of enrichment classes. Students take their learning to the next level by traveling to nearby educational destinations, from Washington, D.C. to Boston (and everywhere in between) to broaden their understanding of how learning can happen anywhere, no matter where their lives take them.
(Grades 7 & 8)
Accredited by the
Open since 1964
25-acre campus
3 Maker Studios (S.T.E.A.M.)
Multi-age classrooms
100% Montessori-trained lead teachers
Co-op program to promote family involvement
Flexible scheduling including before-care, after-care, school’s out child-care days and summer camp
Accredited by MSA and NCPSA
The Science of Montessori
An authentic Montessori education is deeply rooted in the teaching methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 20th century. Today, these techniques receive compelling support from the latest research in neuroscience. Montessori's emphasis on hands-on, personalized learning aligns with contemporary insights into the significance of allowing children to explore and experience various activities for optimal brain development.
Accredited Montessori schools such as Wilmington Montessori prioritize honoring and respecting children as individuals, understanding that each has their own unique passions waiting to be discovered.
Students who experience a Montessori education are set up for utmost success, compared to their peers who attend schools with traditional models of education. Not only do Montessori graduates outperform in both academic outcomes and creativity skills, but students who attend Montessori-based schools for at least two years are also associated with high levels of general well-being in their adult years.
As the research proves, the longer a student receives a Montessori education, the greater their overall well-being.
1400 Harvey Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
Wilmington Montessori School is a private school serving ages 12 months through eighth grade.
Pre-Primary (Toddler) Program
Wilmington Montessori School's Pre-Primary classrooms are designed for exploration and discovery. Montessori materials inspire and awaken curiosity with even the youngest children. Our Pre-Primary Program provides educational success through a hands-on, integrated, self-paced curriculum. Inside the classroom, there is room for large motor skill activity, imaginative play and learning, quiet activity and resting. Outside play areas include ample room to run and climbing equipment.
(12 months - 3 years)
Elementary Programs
Students in our Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) and Upper Elementary (grades 4-6) programs are ready to tackle even greater academic challenges. Students are presented with wide ranges of materials, allowing even the most academically focused students to feel challenged. Our elementary students discover the importance of knowing themselves and their learning styles—where they’re able to work seamlessly as an individual and a collaborator.
(Grades 1 - 6)
Middle School
Our Middle School curriculum allows students to dive deeper into concepts previously learned in the areas of mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, and a wide range of enrichment classes. Students take their learning to the next level by traveling to nearby educational destinations, from Washington, D.C. to Boston (and everywhere in between) to broaden their understanding of how learning can happen anywhere, no matter where their lives take them.
(Grades 7 & 8)
Primary Program
Building on the skills developed in the Pre-Primary Program, preschool and kindergarten students soar by bringing what they’ve already learned and applying their experiences to cultural studies, mathematics, language arts and practical life skills. Each child follows a different learning trajectory and moves along the developmental continuum through individualized lessons. Our teachers adapt and modify the curriculum to ensure access for all students, regardless of their skill or ability level.
(Preschool & Kindergarten)
American Montessori Society
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