We welcome applications year-round, but with our intentionally small school community, spots fill up quickly! Our admissions process focuses on understanding each child's readiness for school and potential to thrive in a Montessori environment. For children without prior Montessori experience, we seek those with a natural curiosity, a genuine love of learning, and the ability to work independently. Successful students are collaborative, responsible, and eager to engage in a dynamic, self-directed classroom.
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At Princeton Preparatory Schools, we value a strong partnership with our families. We believe Montessori education is more than a teaching method. It’s a way of life. We look for parents who share our educational philosophy, faith, and are excited about the journey of lifelong learning.
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We are delighted you're considering joining our school family! To begin the admissions process, please follow these steps:
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Schedule a Tour
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Familiarize yourself with the Montessori method and our school by visiting our website and schedule a tour.
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Mutual Enrollment Decision
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After the tour, both your family and the school will decide if enrollment is in the best interest of your child and our program. If no space is available, you can request your child to be placed on a waiting list.​
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Submit Enrollment Agreement & Fees
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To secure your child's spot, submit the completed Enrollment Agreement along with the $300 materials fee and $500 new family fee.
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Admission Notification
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We will notify you regarding your child’s admission status.
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Important Notes:
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Class placement will only be confirmed once all required forms and documentation are submitted.
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Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If a spot is offered but another family completes all necessary forms and payments first, the spot will go to the family that has completed their submission even if it was initially offered to someone else.
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Due to high demand, our programs often reach capacity quickly. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Should the program be full at the time of application, families will be contacted when a space becomes available.
Admissions Process
Enrollment Criteria
We use the following guidelines to determine class placement for applicants:
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A spot is available immediately.
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All required forms and documentation must be fully completed and submitted to the school.
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Payment must be made in full.
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Children entering the Casa Program must be at least 3 years old by September 1st.
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Children entering the Casa Program must be potty trained; otherwise, they should enroll in the toddler program until potty trained.
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Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If a spot is offered to one child and another family who toured at the same time submits all forms and payment afterward, the spot will be reserved for the child whose family completed payment first.
If you have any questions about the enrollment process or need application forms, please don’t hesitate to call us. We’re happy to assist you.
Waiting List Information
If spots are not available, you can request to be added to our waiting list for the following semester or year. Priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled students, provided there is an available spot that meets the child's age and gender requirements.
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Spaces are limited for the upcoming school year. To get started, please fill out our tour form and schedule a tour. We look forward to welcoming your family to Princeton Preparatory Schools!
Financial Commitment
Commitment to the three-year developmental cycles of our program is essential. Families should only enroll their children if they are prepared to allow the child to complete the full three-year cycle. While this is ideal, we understand that circumstances may change. To accommodate transient families and other unforeseen situations, students are typically enrolled for the entire academic year, including summer if applicable, unless otherwise specified.
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Families are responsible for adhering to the financial obligations of the school. Once enrollment is confirmed, the school commits to ensuring the child’s place for the entire year. Tuition payments are essential for the operation of the school, including funding salaries, supplies, and capital improvements. As such, tuition payments are non-refundable, and the obligation to pay full tuition cannot be canceled, regardless of student absence, dismissal by the school, or withdrawal by the parents for any reason, at any time during the year.