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

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

November 18, 2024
A Quarterly Newsletter for the Parkside Community
November 17, 2024
An Interesting and Important Question. In this video from Nido Marketing , Montessori students, families, guides, and school administrators share what Montessori is to them.
October 16, 2024
Have you ever wished to be a fly on the wall in a Montessori classroom? Are you stumped by some of the terms you hear? Would you like a better understanding of just what is going on here? You're not alone! Since this grand experiment began, Montessori families have hungered for more insight into their child's day and for direction on how to support their learning and development at home. We want to help, so we share short articles, videos, and other resources to explain and demonstrate aspects of Montessori curriculum, theory, philosophy, and more. By removing some of the mystery, we hope to reinforce the choice you've made to give your child this incredible education. First up, vocabulary! Check out this handy terminology list from the American Montessori Society. Next, we dispel some of the common myths about Montessori - how many have you heard? And here's a helpful place to start in your school search - Montessori or Conventional: What's Best for Your Family?
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