Why MSE?

At Montessori School of Evergreen, we offer students a caring and nurturing environment in which to learn.  Our teachers strive to educate the whole child taking into account his intellectual, artistic, athletic, and psychosocial needs.  The key facts listed below may give you some insight into how we provide your child with a foundation of excellence that is the hallmark of an MSE education.

  • Since 1977, Montessori School of Evergreen has provided students with a high-quality education based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori philosophy of education.
  • Montessori School of Evergreen is a co-educational institution that provides 300 students from preschool – eighth grade a Montessori education that fosters academic excellence, self-reliance, and independence.
  • Our dedicated faculty hails from some of the most prestigious colleges and universities worldwide, offering our students a nurturing and caring environment in which to learn.
  • We provide our faculty with progressive professional development opportunities. Our teachers have attended a variety of seminars including School for All Kinds of Minds Training, the Orton Gillingham Training, Literacy Seminars by Judi Dodson, the Reading in the Rockies Series, and the National Association of Independent Schools’ Annual Conference.
  • We pride ourselves on offering a low student-to-teacher ratio (7:1) because we know it makes a difference in the student experience from academic performance to the strong mentoring relationships that happen between our students and teachers.
  • Our commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and learning is unequaled.  At Montessori School of Evergreen, our students learn about a specific subject in all subject areas from social studies to the arts.
  • Guided by the Montessori philosophy, MSE students regularly engage in curriculum that is designed to help them become global citizens and understand the interconnected nature of our world. Under the leadership of a dedicated faculty, they are offered a multitude of opportunities to make connections across the globe, including the use of new online capabilities.  This year, MSE Middle School students connected online with students in Cairo, Egypt and learned about the political unrest in the region through the eyes of their new, Egyptian friends.
  • At Montessori School of Evergreen, each child is expected to uphold the Montessori method’s code of respect and dignity for oneself and each other.  We are proud of our C.A.R.E. (Compassion, Attitude, Respect, and Excellence) Character Program, because it reflects the commitment we have to an inclusive and respectful community that is true to the Montessori philosophy.
  • Every student at our school learns how he can make a difference in the world by participating regularly in community outreach programs.  Our students are engaged in over 300 hours of service learning per year.
  • At Montessori School of Evergreen, students have numerous opportunities for hands-on learning, as they participate in more than 80 experiential trips off campus from preschool to middle school.  From the Extended Day Night Hike to the 8th year trip to the United Nations in New York, our students learn by doing.
  • Fresh Tracks Food and Catering Company provides MSE students with a fresh, natural lunch every day.
  • The Montessori School of Evergreen is a nonprofit, private independent school that is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees.
  • MSE is an inclusive school community with students from as far west as Breckenridge and as east as Lakewood.
  • We offer families two campuses to meet the needs of our families. The Marshdale campus is located at the south side of Evergreen and the Troutdale campus is located at the north side of Evergreen. Click here for more contact information.
  • We offer families a convenient bus service that operates between our two campuses by the Senior Resource Center.
  • Parents give regularly of their time, talent, and treasure to the school. We estimate that parents donate over10,000 hours of service each year to our school.For more information about an MSE education, please contact us by phone at (303) 674-0093 or by email at info@montessori-evergreen.org.

“This is the first duty of an educator; stir up life, but leave it free to develop.”

— Maria Montessori