Darnestown, MD · 1–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
15951 Germantown Rd, 20874 · (301) 977-6600
Enrollment
121
Student:teacher
15:1
Published tuition
$15,400–$23,500
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Primary (ages 3 – 6 years) includes Kindergarten year | $15,400–$22,500 | Half Day, 5 days/week (no Kindergarten): $15,400; 2 Half Days (Mon & Fri), 3 Full Days (Tue — Thurs) (no Kindergarten): $19,200; Full Day, 5 days/week: $22,500 (School Year, September – June) |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Young Children's Community, YCC (ages 18 months – 3 years) | $15,800–$23,000 | Half Day, 5 days/week: $15,800; Full Day, 5 days/week: $23,000 (School Year, September – June) |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Nido Community (ages 6 weeks – 18 months) | $28,000 | Full Day, 5 days/week, School Year (September – June) |
| Elementary2026-27 | Elementary (ages 6 – 12 years) 1st – 6th grade | $21,500 | 5 days/week, School Year (September – June) |
| Middle school2026-27 | Intermediate (Grades 7 – 9) | $22,500 | 5 days/week, School Year (September – June). Excludes Annual Activities Contribution of $2,000. |
| High school2026-27 | Fairhaven (Grades 10 – 12) | $23,500 | 5 days/week, School Year (September – June). Excludes Annual Activities Contribution of $2,000. |
Head of school
Natasha Soderberg
Head of School
Natasha Soderberg came to Butler Montessori first as a parent and then found ways to be useful that grew into purposeful work matching her experience and passions. She loves coming to work each day where enough stays the same to improve, but no day is duplicated and every day is stimulating.
Curriculum & special classes
Butler Montessori is an accredited independent private Montessori school serving students from Infant through High School. It emphasizes academic preparation and social-emotional learning to create a healthy, holistic educational experience, encouraging children to follow their interests, ask questions, and develop a passion for exploration and discovery.
Financial aid
Butler Montessori offers payment plans and financial aid opportunities to provide greater accessibility, with tuition costs remaining lower than other independent schools in the area.
Before & after school care
Before school
AM Extended Day: 7:45 am – Start of school for Primary and Elementary students.
After school
PM Extended Day: End of school – 6 pm for Primary and Elementary students.
Cost
AM Extended Day: $940/year (Sept-June) or $1,300/year (Sept-Aug). PM Extended Day: $2,700/year (Sept-June) or $3,300/year (Sept-Aug). Drop-In Extended Day: $15 per day (AM) and $25 per day (PM).
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