Montessori public education in Frederick, Maryland
Public Montessori for Frederick County families
MVMPCS serves Pre-K through Grade 8 students in a public charter school shaped by independence, curiosity, service, and a love of learning.
Enrollment Update
Enrollment is open for the current school year
Current-year applicants are added to the end of the queue for the grade levels they enter. The SY 2027-2028 lottery will open in January; dates will be announced later.
Why MVMPCS?
A public school with a clear Montessori foundation
Public Montessori
Prepared classrooms, hands-on materials, independence, and respect for each child's pace guide daily learning.
Pre-K Through Grade 8
Students grow in a small public school setting with familiar routines, mixed-age learning, and long-term relationships.
Charter Accountability
MVMPCS is part of Frederick County Public Schools and is accountable for public standards, access, and transparency.
Community Support
Families and volunteers help sustain the school through service, governance, fundraising, and shared responsibility.
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