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Why Eton?

A Joyful, Connected Educational Journey from Age 3 Through Grade 8

At Eton School, students begin with our accredited Montessori program through Grade 3. As they grow, our curriculum evolves, with the Montessori philosophy continuing to shape learning through independence, inquiry, collaboration, and whole-child development. The result is one connected educational journey that nurtures confident learners, compassionate leaders, and curious thinkers from Age 3 through Grade 8.

Why Families Choose Eton

Rather than changing schools every few years, Eton students grow within one supportive community where teachers understand child development, relationships deepen over time, and learning builds intentionally from one stage to the next.

Families choose Eton because we offer:

  • Accredited Montessori education through Grade 3
  • Montessori philosophy that continues through Grade 8
  • Small classes where every child is known
  • Joyful, hands-on learning
  • Personalized instruction
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Strong executive functioning development
  • Exceptional enrichment programs in Earth Education, Library, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Spanish, STEAM, and Visual Arts
  • A welcoming, inclusive community
  • Preparation for success in high school and beyond

See Why Families Choose Eton

Hear directly from our students, parents/guardians, and teachers about the experiences, relationships, and opportunities that make an Eton education unique.

My child has been here for five years, and at the time of making our decision, we were looking for a long-term school for her. I think one thing we wanted the school to do was match her personality, and she is very playful. She likes to do a lot of things, and that’s where Eton fits her best because of its whole-child development philosophy, which balances academics, outdoor time, and kids' social development. Those things resonated with the teachers and staff at the school, as well as with us. 

- Harsh, Current Parent

 

One Educational Journey

Students are shown gardening, playing with educational toys, drawing, and kayaking.

Every stage of childhood deserves a different approach to learning.

Rather than treating preschool, elementary school, and middle school as separate experiences, Eton intentionally designs one continuous educational journey.

Students develop strong academic foundations while growing in confidence, independence, creativity, and responsibility as they mature.

Age 3–Grade 3

Students build a strong academic and social foundation through our accredited Montessori program, where hands-on exploration, individualized learning, and joyful discovery inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Grades 4–5

As students become more independent, learning expands through deeper inquiry, interdisciplinary projects, collaboration, leadership opportunities, and greater academic challenge, all while remaining grounded in Montessori philosophy.

Grades 6–8

Middle School students prepare for high school by strengthening executive functioning, critical thinking, communication, and self-advocacy. They leave Eton with the confidence and skills needed to thrive in their next chapter.

What makes Eton Different?

Joy-filled Learning

Eton's classrooms use hands-on materials that let students touch, build, and discover concepts themselves rather than just listening to a lecture-type lesson. Teachers introduce new challenges exactly when students are ready, keeping curiosity high and motivation genuinely their own.

Social-Emotional Wellbeing

Eton integrates social-emotional learning directly into daily classroom life, not as a separate add-on subject. Over time, students build genuine resilience and self-confidence, while developing students who advocate for themselves, recover from setbacks, and treat others with empathy—skills that carry well beyond Grade 8.

Experienced, Caring Faculty

Eton teachers stay with students for multiple years, so they come to understand each student's strengths, challenges, and learning style at a level that a single-year classroom can't match. Our faculty average 18 years of teaching experience, which allows for instruction tailored to the individual, rather than the middle of the class.

Leadership and Peer Mentoring

In Eton's multi-grade classrooms, older students regularly mentor younger classmates, reinforcing their own mastery while building leadership skills. Younger students learn by watching their peers and become mentors themselves. All students are empowered and develop confidence and leadership skills.

Community of Belonging

As a small independent school, Eton provides a welcoming community where every child and family is known, valued, and celebrated. In addition, planned community events bring everyone together throughout the year.

Purposeful Journey

At Eton, the joy of learning begins with curiosity. Our connected educational journey from Age 3 through Grade 8 starts with an accredited Montessori program and continues with increasingly rigorous academics grounded in the same student-centered philosophy. As students grow, they develop confidence, independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

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What Students Take With Them

  • Think critically
  • Lead confidently
  • Advocate for themselves
  • Collaborate respectfully
  • Adapt to new challenges
  • Thrive in high school

Eton School encouraged our children to soar intellectually and creatively. Teachers responded to each as an individual with unique interests and abilities, offering appropriate challenges and support.

- Parent of Alumni

 

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