Student Success at HMS! The Hockessin Montessori School offers a rich educational experience for children 12 months of age through 8th grade! Through our personalized approach to education, our students have proven to make impressive gains academically and socially. We have Open House every Thursday at 9:00am. Register for a tour today.

HMS Alumni News HMS Alumni, Martin Hunt Jr is the recipient of the 2021 Campbell Award, the highest University Wide honor bestowed upon student leaders.

Why are Gifted Students so Successful in Montessori Environments? At The Hockessin Montessori School, 52% of elementary and middle school students currently rank in the top 95%ile nationally. Click to read more ....

The Importance of a Toddler’s Sense of Determination Have you ever seen a young toddler wanting to carry something larger than their own body? Or a young child deeply concentrating to twist open a container? Or a child carrying something back and forth across a room in a seemingly endless pattern? Almost all of us could answer these questions with a resounding “yes.” .... click to read more

Science in a Montessori Classroom The Montessori philosophy of education provides children with a rich, experiential learning environment in which concepts come to life through exciting, memorable lessons and experiments. A common misconception is that the Montessori curriculum is only for preschool children. Contrary to this belief, students can enjoy this impressionistic way of learning through middle school. Click to read more ......