Welcome to Montessori In Town

You have reached the web site for Montessori In Town, a Primary school with two campuses:  Poncey-Highlands and Grant Park.  At our Poncey-Highlands campus, founded in 2005, there are two Primary classes (children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age).  It is located at 1085 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E.  in the education building of Druid Hills Baptist Church.  This location is surrounded by a bustling and vibrant in town community of shops, restaurants and is easily accessed from many neighborhoods.

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Our second location, opened in August, 2008 at 750 Glenwood Avenue, S.E. is nestled in an historic set of buildings in Grant Park, one of Atlanta"s oldest neighborhoods.

 Currently we have one Primary classroom.  We are just blocks from the Park and Zoo Atlanta and a short walk from Glenwood Park.  Grant Park and its surrounding neighborhood is experiencing unparalleled renovation and boasts some of Atlanta's most beautiful homes.

Both locations are serving a growing need for quality education as the in town neighborhoods are attracting young families in record breaking numbers.  We welcome you to contact us regarding upcoming Open Houses, tours and observations to find out more about our programs.

Montessori In Town's mission is to offer the finest of educational experiences maintaining the high ideals of Dr. Montessori's standards while serving the vibrant, diverse in town population. Students are fostered to develop emotionally, physically and academically in a respectful atmosphere where differences are celebrated and respect is a cornerstone of our everyday work.  Individuality and community are developed simultaneously as the principles of freedom and discipline balance one another.

Montessori In Town is inclusive and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

Contact us at 404 784-1038 to find out about our upcoming events for prospective parents.

Accreditation:  Montessori In Town is fully recognized by A.M.I. (Association Montessori Internationale).  This ensures that the program follows the guidelines established by Dr. Montessori herself for quality in all aspects.  This includes the classroom design, materials, furniture, student-teacher ratios, age mix and qualifications held by teachers.  This also ensures the school's credibility within the AMI community locally, nationally and internationally.