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Council Oak Montessori School
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Why Montessori
Welcome to Council Oak Montessori School, one of the area’s most dynamic schools. Visit our school to experience a high-fidelity Montessori environment buzzing with the happy sounds of children learning and leading.
Our mission is to equip students, from age 3 through 8th grade, with the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today and as successful adults tomorrow.
Starting with establishing a nurturing foundation in high-fidelity Montessori for our early childhood community, and progressing to a rigorous upper school Montessori curriculum, our students become well-prepared for a lifetime of personal and academic success. Discover what Council Oak Montessori can do for your child: explore our programs, read our blog, or schedule a tour!
Parent Testimonials
My 5 year old son was at council oak from 2021-2022. He loved each and every single day he was there! It was reassuring for me to see that as it was his first school experience. The teachers there were very attentive to his individual needs and customized his learning…
Parent of student in Children’s House.
Came to to give praise to Council Oak Montessori School and their entire staff. My 7 year old has been attending there since she was 3 years old. She has some learning difficulties and they help her thrive there. She can go at her own pace and explore areas of…
Parent of student in Children’s House.
I can’t say enough about Council Oak. I believe every child that attends Council Oak comes out with the right tools for not only high school but life. I was one of the first to graduates to come out of Council Oak and as an adult with a child of…
My family loves Council Oak Montessori School. Since attending COMS, my child has become more of an independent thinker, more outgoing, more of a critical thinking and an great communicator. The staff is so caring and treats every child with respect. The way that the school handled the protocol during…
This was my child’s first year going to the school I have seen so much growth and independence in my daughter she is coming out of her shell and becoming a leader. COMS helps in socialization skills they give that one to one attention. They work together having fun learning…
Our family searched for nearly a year with hopes of finding a quality education for our daughter. After touring Council Oak Montessori School, we knew immediately it was a mirrored fit for her. It radiates a welcoming environment and the faculty are special individuals who are passionate about educating and…
At COMS, my children explore everything from science, math, and writing to music, gardening, and cooking to social justice and outdoor education. Even as they enter adolescence, they continue to have a sense of wonder and curiosity about their education.
I have been with Council Oak for ten years. I have one that graduated in 2015. She maintains straight A’s and honors in high school. I thank the staff all the time for what they did in guiding her. It’s not just a community, it’s a family. I have one…
This is our daughter’s first year of pre-school in Children’s House, which has been a major transition for her. I love the collaboration, professionalism, and partnership with the faculty, everyone is sincere and has shown a genuine passion and interest in our daughter and her development. She has become more…
Council Oak Montessori School is absolutely amazing. My son comes home every day, excited and eager to tell me all the things he learned. The staff/teachers are incredible beyond words. Council Oak Montessori School is more than just a school, it’s a community, a family, a warm environment for your…
Council Oak has given my daughter the greatest and most rewarding experience in Montessori education. I remember bringing her to COMS 9 years ago when she was only 4 years old, and I have seen her flourish academically and socially. The family atmosphere has always been a draw for me and only gets better. In…
Two of my children have been attending Council Oak Montessori since Children’s House. Both starting at around age 4, they are now ages 10 and 13. Council Oak Montessori School is more than just a center for education, it is our children’s home away from home. The love and devotion for the entire…
My child’s anxiety is gone! Council Oak is a sigh of relief. She came from kindergarten at a magnet school in which the children were unfriendly and there was information thrown at her without providing a conceptual understanding. She is overjoyed to go to school and is proud of the…
Enrolling my children in COMS has been an amazing experience for my children and family! I have children in both Children’s House and Lower Elementary and can say that both are learning and thriving through the Montessori method. The teachers and staff at COMS are knowledgeable, professional and caring. And the COMS…
For three years Council Oak has been a tremendous partner in our child’s education and development! What a weighty decision; Who do I trust to help educate, socialize and nurture my child for 30+ hours a week? Council Oak is about more than just science, geography, reading, writing, English, math,…
Council Oak Montessori is a superb close knit community. My child began his education at the Children’s House level and is now in Upper Elementary. Year after year, he continues to amaze me with the things that he has learned. If you are seeking a school, that supports individuality, does…
Finally, here at Council Oak our daughter feels like she belongs! The entire atmosphere here is welcoming, inviting and safe which are all important attributes to the quality education COMS provides. We’re happy and our daughter looks forward to going to school every day! We’ve seen positive changes in her…
My three kids have been attending Council Oak Montessori School for the last 5 years. It is the only school they have known, and we are proud and blessed to be a part of the COMS family. The teachers and directors are very diligent, and the school is run very…
I’ve been struck by my personal relationships with the students, staff and faculty of Council Oak Montessori, through participation in community events, after school clubs and the like. I’ve noticed in the kids a deep confidence, tempered by respect and friendliness. The Council Oak students I’ve met look adults in…
