Founded in 1997, West End Montessori School (WEMS) is a classic Montessori school for children ages 16 months through 12 years of age.
WEMS is an American Montessori Society (AMS) Fully Accredited School. All of our teachers have received intensive training for the age level in which they work and hold AMS credentials from accredited training centers.
Our Vision
To provide a Montessori educational experience accessible to families of all economical statuses that establishes a foundation for students to positively impact communities with a focus on preparing students to live, work, play, learn, and respectfully interact in a culturally diverse and global society.
Our Mission
West End Montessori School’s mission is to provide an authentic Montessori education in an environment that facilitates the development of self-confidence, both intellectually and emotionally.
Our Program
TODDLER
16 months to 3 years
EARLY CHILDHOOD
3 to 6 years
ELEMENTARY
6 to 12 years
West End Montessori School (WEMS) was accredited by the American Montessori Society in June, 2023 for meeting well defined standards of excellence. Accreditation began with a voluntary two-year intensive self-study involving the school's entire community of students, parents, teachers, staff, administration, committee members, and alumni.
"Achievement of accreditation is affirmation that the school represents an authentic model of the educational philosophy and practices of Dr. Maria Montessori and demonstrates compliance with the rigorous, qualitative standards prescribes by the American Montessori Society. It is an assurance of the excellence of the school, including its goals, programs, services, facility, financial stability, and vision for the future as well as its commitment to continued excellence through an ongoing program of self-examination, peer review, improvement, and growth.
Accreditation by the American Montessori Society is the gold standard of Montessori school excellence -- the highest level of recognition your Montessori school can achieve, and a highly visible indicator of your school's quality."
American Montessori Society