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50 Years
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Jewish Montessori School in Seattle for Preschool to Grade 8
MMSC Day School has been dedicated to nurturing Jewish leaders of outstanding character since 1976. Our institution combines a rigorous dual curriculum of Judaic and General Studies with the Montessori method, fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth. Accredited by three internationally recognized agencies, we maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and customized learning. Our approach emphasizes Jewish identity through daily practices, community service, and holiday traditions, while prioritizing character development through the Nurtured Heart Approach.With 85% of students scoring above grade level on standardized tests and 95% of graduates pursuing higher education, we prepare students for lifelong success. Our alumni frequently return to the Puget Sound area, contributing as community activists and sending their own children to our school. Located in Seattle, we serve families across seven major Puget Sound cities, offering programs from preschool through Grade 8.
Services
Preschool Programs
K-8 Day School
Jewish Studies
Montessori Curriculum
Character Development
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer a dual curriculum combining rigorous General Studies with immersive Judaic learning.
- Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention and customized learning.
- Accredited by three nationally recognized agencies for academic excellence.
- We integrate the Nurtured Heart Approach for character development and positive behavior.
- 95% of graduates pursue higher education, with 80% returning to the Puget Sound area.
Associations and certifications
- MLCNAB
- NCPSA
- MSA
What people say
Safe and nurturing environment
Well-prepared for higher education
Strong Jewish identity
Personalized attention
Community-focused
Services
Preschool Montessori Program
Our Montessori preschool for ages 1-5 fosters self-directed learning through hands-on activities. Children develop independence, fine motor skills, and a love for learning in a mixed-age classroom. The curriculum integrates Jewish values, Hebrew language, and holiday traditions while emphasizing practical life skills and sensory exploration.
K-8 Day School
Grades K-8 combine rigorous General Studies with comprehensive Judaic education. Students engage in Torah study, Hebrew language, and Jewish history alongside math, science, and literature. Small class sizes enable individualized instruction, fostering critical thinking and academic excellence while maintaining a 7:1 student-teacher ratio.
Character Development
The Nurtured Heart Approach cultivates positive character traits through intentional teaching. Students learn respect, empathy, and leadership in a supportive environment. Daily practices like gratitude journals and mitzvah projects reinforce kindness, responsibility, and community involvement as core values.
Jewish Identity Programs
Weekly Torah portions, holiday workshops, and Shabbat projects deepen Jewish heritage connections. Students participate in hands-on activities like shofar-making and matzah baking. The curriculum emphasizes living Jewish values daily, with 80% of alumni maintaining strong community ties after higher education.
Alumni Support
Our graduates benefit from lifelong connections to Jewish community resources. With 95% pursuing higher education, alumni receive guidance for college, rabbinical programs, or career paths. Former students often return to Seattle, with 80% enrolling their own children in our school.
People
Chaya Elishevitz
Head of School
Chaya Elishevitz has led MMSC since 2008, bringing expertise in psychology, special education, and the Nurtured Heart Approach. Certified as an NHA trainer, she has transformed student confidence and behavior while expanding youth programming through Chabad of Bellevue.
Questions
What programs do you offer for early childhood education?
Our Montessori preschool serves ages 1-5, focusing on self-directed learning, practical life skills, and Jewish values through hands-on activities.
How do you integrate Jewish studies with general education?
We combine Torah study, Hebrew language, and Jewish history with math, science, and literature in a dual curriculum for Grades K-8.
What character development methods do you use?
The Nurtured Heart Approach builds positive character through intentional teaching, respect, and community service projects like mitzvah programs.
What are your student-teacher ratios?
We maintain a 7:1 student-teacher ratio to ensure personalized attention and customized learning experiences for every child.
How do you prepare students for higher education?
With 95% of graduates pursuing college or rabbinical programs, our rigorous dual curriculum and critical thinking focus ensure academic readiness.
What areas do you serve?
We serve families across seven major Puget Sound cities, including Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and Olympia.
