The mission of Sterling Montessori is to create a diverse educational community, grounded in the Montessori philosophy and teaching practices, that fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in its students. We strive to empower each student to become life-long learners who respect themselves, others and their environment.


Sterling Montessori Academy and Charter School uses the philosophy, methods and didactic material of Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952)...

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The Academy serves children ages 3 and 4. The Academy is a tuition-based program that incorporates proven Montessori principles...

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The Charter School serves children ages 5-14, Kindergarten-8th grade. The Charter School has a lottery-based admissions process... 

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Sterling relies on the generosity of our community to support our mission. Learn all the ways to support our Montessori endeavors....

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2025/26 CHARTER LOTTERY
Our 25/26 Lottery was held on 3/7 @ 12:00pm. Lottery waitlists can be  viewed via the LotterEase, Sterling's new Lottery third-party system.
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Please visit our Enrollment and Lottery Process for more information.

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Purchase your 2025/26 Yearbook HERE


ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS
(3 and 4-year old programs)

Information on the Academy Enrollment process, including tours, available here.

CHARTER ENROLLMENT

(Kindergarten-8th Grade)   For general information about Sterling Montessori's Charter enrollment and lottery process, please visit our Charter Enrollment page. 


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CHILDREN’S HOUSE SUMMER CAMP RETURNS in 2026

CH Camps 2026.jpgCurrently enrolled 3- and 4-year-olds are eligible for camp at Sterling next summer. Camps will be from 9am-1pm, with no camp the week immediately following the end of the school year or immediately prior to summer’s end. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!


Our 2026/27 Charter Lottery (K-8th grades) will open on Thursday, October 16, 2025 a 12:00am. Visit our Charter Enrollment page for details on the enrollment process, including joining our Charter Tours.


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We invite you to read our latest 2024/25 Annual Report, detailing not only the exciting things happening on campus, but also the generosity and committment to our future our community upholds.


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Click HERE for more information on our AMS Accreditation

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