JOHN HANSON MONTESSORI
John Hanson Montessori is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Oxon Hill, MD with about 489 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 27 teachers, John Hanson Montessori has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John Hanson Montessori School, located in Oxon Hill, Maryland, is a specialized public magnet school operating within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Catering to students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school is dedicated to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. By fostering an environment that encourages independence and critical thinking, the school aims to support the holistic development of each child—intellectually, socially, and emotionally—within a structured, prepared classroom environment.
As a magnet institution, John Hanson Montessori attracts families seeking an alternative to traditional instructional models, focusing on long-term student development and a strong sense of community. The curriculum is designed to spiral through age-appropriate developmental stages, allowing students to progress at their own pace while mastering core academic subjects. By integrating the Montessori method into a public school setting, John Hanson provides students with a unique academic experience that prioritizes personalized education and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits.
For more information, contact John Hanson Montessori at (301) 749-4052 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oxon Hill, MD 20745-2235
(301) 749-4052
JOHN HANSON MONTESSORI is a public school in Oxon Hill, MD with about 489 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 489
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 489 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN HANSON MONTESSORI is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- White
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.