Carrig Montessori School is a traditional Montessori preschool, pre-k, kindergarten and elementary school located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A neighborhood institution since 2009, our commitment to nurturing the whole child with a focus on academic excellence is what continues to set us apart.
Below are just a few reasons why many consider Carrig Montessori the best school in the area.
Montessori, when implemented effectively, provides the just-right balance of freedom and structure. At Carrig Montessori, children are free to choose from a full complement of beautiful Montessori materials under the guidance of highly trained teachers who ensure a child’s success and engagement.
Parents of students who have moved on from Carrig Montessori often report that their child excels in social skills compared to their same age peers and are often a full grade level above their classmates when it comes to academics.
A strong relationship between parents and teachers is an essential part of any school experience and as such frequent communication with parents takes place throughout the year both formally and informally, ensuring that we are aligned in our goals for your child.
Beyond welcoming parents for in-class observations, regularly sending classroom blogs and hosting a number of parent events throughout the year, our parent-teacher conferences are a highly in-depth, insightful and robust assessment of every area of a child’s progress in the Montessori classroom.
Our teacher retention rate speaks to the strength of our community, and the dedication and enthusiasm of our teachers is reflected in the success and happiness of the students. Each head teacher has undergone years of intensive Montessori training and our school’s commitment to funding professional development opportunities means that teachers are constantly refining their approach and keeping their own love of learning alive.
Our director, Christine Carrig, M.S.Ed is Montessori trained at the Primary, Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary level. She is a regular presenter at The Montessori Event, the largest conference for Montessori educators worldwide. Her article, "The Fifth Plane of Development: Montessori and Matrescence" 
was featured as the cover story for the 2024-2025 Winter edition of Montessori Life.
Carrig Montessori is located on the corner of Maspeth Avenue and Olive Street, in a residential area of East Williamsburg.
The school's many windows look out toward the recently renovated Cooper Park. While primarily used for daily trips to the playground, it is here where our families gather for the school's picnics and year-end celebrations.
When each school day comes to an end, families picking up will often find one another at the park's playgrounds for impromptu playdates, further strengthening the unique sense of community found at the school.
