That's frustrating about the ceiling. It would seem that Montessoris would find a way around that -- and I'm sure some good ones do, but I have heard that complaint before -- that the school was a good fit until the kid topped out. (Heck, I've even heard anecdotes that included the special need line before... like, Montessori = great; kid = not doing great; ergo, problem with the kid.) *sigh*

Ha -- I had a deliciously ironic thought. Not sure how well it translates into words: The problems with Montessori wouldn't be so bothersome if it weren't for the fact that it has great potential. Why won't it just live up to its potential? wink