Countryside School Competitors

The Montessori School is a non-profit Montessori school committed to the healthy development of children from 14 months through eighth grade. Accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, our School offers nationally and internationally acclaimed Montessori education to over 230 children and their families coming from many area towns. We have served families in the greater Fairfield County area since 1964. Our School’s culture is devoted to helping each child grow toward independence by building confidence, competence, self-esteem and respect for others. More than an approach to education, Montessori becomes a way of life. Our program, both in philosophy and pedagogy, is based on the scientific research of Dr. Maria Montessori and on AMI Montessori training. Montessori classrooms are designed in a multi-age mix which allows for both individual and social development. The classrooms are beautiful by design and are set up in an open style, with work areas throughout the room and materials available on accessible shelving. Most lessons are given to small groups or individual children while others work independently. The School uses stories, Montessori materials, charts, timelines, objects of nature, treasures from the wealth of cultures around the world and sometimes conventional tools to teach the children. Guided by the teacher, Montessori students actively participate in planning their time and taking responsibility for their work.

Greenwich Country Day School is a co-ed, independent Nursery through Grade 12 college preparatory day school in Greenwich, Connecticut, that graduates ethical, confident learners and leaders with a strong sense of purpose––ready to embrace opportunities and challenges in a world of rapid change.

Pinecrest Academy is a private, Pre-K through 12, college preparatory Catholic school, located in North Atlanta, GA. We provide an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking, while offering Christ-centered personalized attention to students. Pinecrest implements the philosophy of Integral Formation®, developing the human, intellectual, spiritual, and apostolic dimensions of the whole child. Pinecrest is a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School, the only PreK-12 school in the State of Georgia to receive the 2014 award. We are a Cardinal Newman Society Catholic School of Excellence. We maintain a one hundred percent high school graduation rate. Our Lower School consists of class sizes of 20 or less, allowing for more teacher-child interaction. Middle and High School students dedicate at least 10 hours per year to service projects, as part of our mission to form Christian leaders who will transform society. Pinecrest is located in Cumming, GA, serving Forsyth County, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Suwanee, Duluth, Milton and other North Atlanta areas. To learn more, visit www.pinecrestacademy.org or call (770) 888-4477.