Montessori Education from the Heart

Parkside Community School is a deep-rooted, community-oriented Montessori school lovingly serving children since 1991.

Why do so many families choose Parkside?

We Emphasize More than Just Academics


At Parkside, we honor your child’s individuality and nurture their innate curiosity, growing independence, and problem solving skills. We prepare them to take on the future with confidence and kindness, propelled by the gift of self-knowledge and a passion for learning.



…but Academics are a Huge Strength 


It is not uncommon at Parkside to see four-year-old children reading, six-year-old children completing long division problems, and nine-year-old children classifying botanical specimens. Our curriculum presents skills at the time when children are most ready to learn.


We’re a True Community with a Shared Goal


Parkside is a community for more than just the children. We view our relationship with your family as a partnership, coming together for the benefit of your child. Children thrive when home and school work in harmony, so we invite and encourage you to be part of their educational journey. 




“At Parkside, the respectful way teachers treat and talk to the kids not only shapes their expectations for other relationships in their lives, it also sets them up for a positive experience of learning. There’s a balance of understanding and support as well as the benefit of being known by caring, responsive people. We may live in a big city, but Parkside creates a loving, small town feel for every member of the community.”


- Amy Lowrey

Our Programs

Primary
Kindergarten
Elementary

How to Apply

1. Schedule a Tour 


Come see our campus and learn more about Parkside's Montessori Education from the Heart approach.

2. Submit an Application


Apply to add your child to our Waiting Pool, observe a classroom, and meet our administration team.

3. Join the Community!


If your child is offered a place in our community, so are you, and your whole family is welcome at Parkside!

Our Blog

The Parkside Connection - February '25

February 19, 2025
A Quarterly Newsletter for the Parkside Community

Montessori Minute

February 5, 2025
There are a lot of choices out there when you're looking for Montessori education, so how do you know which one is "right" for your child? Here are some helpful questions to ask and things to consider when you're in the search: Guide to Choosing a Montessori School Montessori vs. Daycare  What Your Child Will Get Out of Montessori

Montessori Children = Happy Adults

January 8, 2025
Further proof you've made the right choice for your child's education! A paper published in Frontiers in Psychology provides more evidence that a Montessori education may be superior to traditional methods of education, especially on measures relating to students’ long-term psychological health and well-being. Renown Montessori researcher, Angeline Lillard, and her team found their study to be "one more data point in a growing body of research suggesting Montessori pedagogy is better for humans than is the common model.” Read more about their work here in Psychology Today and check out this one-pager on The Social Benefits of a Montessori Education .
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