Montessori Academy Of Colorado

Montessori Academy of Colorado describes an authentic, child-centric Montessori education that meets each student at their own pace through personalized guidance and hands-on, experiential learning materials. It emphasizes mixed-age communities that build collaboration and leadership, while nurturing independence, responsibility, and holistic development (academic, social-emotional, and physical). The school also highlights innovative academics, character development, and a “fearless, forward” mindset, including a purpose-based middle school experience that helps students discover passions and purpose. (montessoriacademyofcolorado.org)

Montessori Academy of Colorado (MAC) directs families to start by submitting an inquiry form, then scheduling a tour (in-person or virtual); after touring, families are guided to submit an online application. For Nido–Primary (about 8 weeks to 4.5 years), there is a $100 nonrefundable application fee and applicants are placed in a “waitpool” (not a first-come, first-served waitlist) because MAC aims to balance age, gender, and schedule; admissions are rolling and openings can occur at any time. When a spot opens, MAC typically contacts families about 2–3 months before the desired start date, and enrollment requires accepting the offer and paying a nonrefundable enrollment fee before receiving next-step checklists and transition planning. For Kindergarten–8th grade, families may inquire, tour, and apply in any order and MAC states there is no application fee; applicants also complete a prospective student day with literacy/math/organizational assessment. For the 2025–26 K–8 cycle, MAC listed key dates of 2/6/2026 (applications due), 2/11/2026 (materials/visits completed), and decision releases on 2/20/2026 (Middle School) and 2/27/2026 (Lower School), and required materials include the application, family essay, two transcripts, any IEP/support plan, two teacher recommendations, and a student interview/writing/math assessment; MAC does not publish formal “priority categories,” instead describing review based on program/classroom balance, program needs, and fit.