Business Details
Preschool to 8th Grade Education in Chester Springs, PA
Montgomery School has been dedicated to nurturing young minds since its founding, offering a comprehensive Preschool through 8th Grade education. Our approach prioritizes the unique developmental needs of children, fostering academic excellence, character development, and environmental stewardship. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, we empower students to become confident leaders and compassionate community members. Our 60-acre campus integrates indoor and outdoor learning, providing hands-on experiences that cultivate curiosity and critical thinking.As educators with decades of collective experience, we emphasize ethical behavior, perseverance, and interdisciplinary problem-solving to prepare students for success in any high school environment. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in signature programs like Chapel, Buddy Mentorship, and Outdoor Education, which build social-emotional skills and environmental awareness. Through family-style dining and multi-grade interactions, we create a supportive community where every child feels valued and challenged to grow academically, socially, and morally.
Services
Preschool
Lower School
Middle School
After School Programs
Outdoor Education
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Preschool-8th Grade education with 75+ years of developmental expertise
- Our students gain leadership experience as oldest campus members without high school pressure
- Small classes ensure personalized attention and stronger teacher-student relationships
- Outdoor Education program integrates nature into core academic instruction
- Proven success preparing graduates for top regional high schools
What people say
Exceptional teachers
Strong leadership program
Wonderful community
Excellent outdoor education
Caring environment
Services
Preschool
Our Preschool program nurtures curiosity and foundational skills through play-based learning. Certified educators create developmentally appropriate experiences that build social-emotional readiness and academic foundations. The curriculum emphasizes sensory exploration, early literacy, and nature connections on our 60-acre campus.
Lower School
Grades K-6 focus on core academics through interdisciplinary projects and character development. Small classes allow personalized instruction while fostering collaboration through family-style dining and multi-grade buddy programs that build community and leadership skills.
Middle School
Grades 7-8 combine rigorous academics with leadership opportunities as oldest campus members. Students engage in advanced critical thinking while mentoring younger peers and participating in chapel presentations that develop public speaking and ethical reasoning.
After School Programs
Full-time and drop-in care options provide structured activities, homework support, and supervised play until 6:00 PM. Programs balance academic reinforcement with social development through organized games and community-building exercises for grades PreK-8.
Outdoor Education
Our 60-acre campus serves as living classroom for environmental science and experiential learning. Students engage in hands-on projects like rain garden maintenance and ecological observations that connect core subjects to real-world applications and sustainability practices.
People
Tom McManus
Head of School
Tom McManus leads Montgomery School with 25+ years in education, emphasizing developmental appropriateness and character formation. He champions outdoor learning and community building through innovative programs.
Susan Marotta
Head of Lower School
Susan Marotta oversees early childhood and elementary education, focusing on nurturing environments that balance academic rigor with social-emotional growth through multi-age interactions and character development initiatives.
Taryn Conroy
Head of Middle School
Taryn Conroy directs adolescent education, creating programs that challenge middle schoolers academically while developing leadership through mentoring younger students and community service projects.
Kelly Kunsch
Admissions Director
Kelly Kunsch manages admissions, guiding families through the process with personalized attention. She emphasizes matching family values with Montgomery's mission of holistic child development and academic preparation.
Marianne Kaplan
Director of External Affairs
Marianne Kaplan builds community partnerships and manages communications, ensuring alignment between school values and public engagement through strategic outreach and parent education initiatives.
Questions
What grades does Montgomery School serve?
We serve Preschool through 8th Grade, specifically ages 3 through 14 years old.
How does the school prepare students for high school?
Our graduates transition confidently due to leadership experience, academic rigor, and Chapel presentations that develop public speaking and critical thinking skills.
Are there after-school care options available?
Yes, we offer full-time and drop-in after-school programs until 6:00 PM with homework support, activities, and supervised play.
What makes the outdoor education program unique?
Our 60-acre campus serves as an active learning environment where nature integrates with core subjects through hands-on projects and environmental stewardship.
How do students build leadership skills?
Middle schoolers mentor younger peers, lead school events, and participate in student government while developing ethical decision-making through Chapel programs.
What character education programs exist?
Chapel sessions, buddy mentoring, and family-style dining cultivate empathy, responsibility, and community values through structured lessons and daily interactions.
