Welcome to West Side Montessori
Since 1975, West Side Montessori has been inspiring and empowering children from toddlers to eighth grade with exceptional educational experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.
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Academics
Every day your child will discover new creative expressions in a classroom of mixed-age children, learning from and teaching each other.Read More -
Co-curriculars
At West Side Montessori teachers value the development and growth of the whole child.Read More -
Extracurriculars
West Side Montessori is pleased to offer several options for extracurriculars.Read More
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4:1-12:1
Student/Teacher Ratio Depending on Age Groups -
400
West Side Students -
42
Montessori-certified Teachers
Recent News
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West Side Marks 50 Years with a Fall Celebration!
We’re lighting up the night and launching a year of celebration as West Side marks its 50th anniversary—starting with an unforgettable fall festival, Harvest Glowdown!Read More -
K'Dub 2025: Disco Dash!
The 2025-2026 school year marks our 20th annual running/walking event, which helps fund a scholarship in memory of an admired and cherished West Side teacher, Karen Weeks. Our event is named after Karen's nickname, K’Dub.Read More -
Alum awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship
West Side alum Kathryn Rex (2015) was recently awarded a three-year U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (one of the most prestigious fellowships for early-career researchers) to support her research in upper limb biomechanics.Read More -
West Side Montessori Celebrates 50 Years of Amazing Outcomes!
West Side Montessori is thrilled to announce its 50th Anniversary Celebration during the 2025–2026 school year, honoring a half-century of nurturing independence, mutual respect, and social responsibility guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.Read More -
West Side Montessori Recognized as Community Garden
Congratulations to Cody and the Outdoor Education Committee for completing the steps to have West Side registered as a Toledo GROWS Community Garden site!Read More
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Upcoming Events
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WSM Spirit Week
WSM Spirit Week starts Monday, November 3!- Monday: Hat Day - Wear a hat!
- Tuesday: 1970s Day - Wear a retro outfit, print, or accessory!
- Wednesday: Spirit Wear Day - Wear a WSM shirt or green!
- Thursday: Mismatch Day - Wear wacky, mismatched clothes!
- Friday: WSM's 50th Anniversary - Wear your 50th Anniversary logo shirt!
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West Side Montessori is an independent, accredited Montessori school educating children 13 months through 8th grade (preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school). We are one of the leading private schools in Toledo and the nation.
WSM does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its admission policy, educational policy, or any school-administered program.
WSM does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its admission policy, educational policy, or any school-administered program.