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

December 12, 2025
A Quarterly Newsletter for the Parkside Community
November 16, 2025
“Today we need an education that is about human development, about all the great things that humans do, because knowledge is not enough. It is about looking at children and saying: with what we’ve got, let’s create something that’s going to help them flourish.” Watch this beautiful video created in collaboration between Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and BrightVibes on how a Montessori approach to education prepares children for a life of caring.
November 14, 2025
Montessori education helps your child develop independence and a sense of empathy and social justice. Here , the American Montessori Society shares more benefits of choosing this method of education as well as parent testimonials on what makes Montessori special. This in-depth article from Letty Rising and Trillium Montessori also examines 15 (of the many!) benefits of providing your child with a Montessori education. From inspiring a lifelong love of learning to cultivating long-term happiness and wellbeing, the gifts of Montessori are endless.