DeColores is a chartered non-public school for grades K-9 and a certified child care provider.
Our admissions office, pre-school and elementary programs are located at 312 Central Avenue in Greenville, Ohio.
Our Jr. High (7th-9th grades) is a traditional Montessori farm school located at 6104 Arcanum Bears Mill Road, also in Greenville, Ohio.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,400
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Varies according to age. Under $5,000 for Toddler and Preschool programs.
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Nancy Dean, Principal
Admissions Associate
Christine Seger
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Archery Club, Micro Economy Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drum Club, Piano Lessons, Practice Club
Archery Club, Micro Economy Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drum Club, Piano Lessons, Practice Club
School Notes
- Our Beginnings: DeColores was founded March 3, 1985. We offered Montessori education to children ages three through six in a small building on Walnut Street. In 1994, our program was expanded to include a Montessori early elementary program, which grew as our student body aged. By 2002 we became a certified child-care provider, offering before and after-school programs. September 2009 we opened our Jr. High Farm School, making us the only provider of Jr. High Montessori education in the region.
- Our Goals: Our goals are for the students to be open-minded and compassionate; to gain a sense of themselves and others; and to understand and appreciate the diversity of the human spirit. Our students are well trained in the basic academic disciplines, while fulfilling their creative, physicial, emotional, social and cognitive potential. Our students love learning and value knowledge, creativity and humor. They are responsible, critical and caring members of our society. They recognize that they have power and resources to effect change, and the self-esteem and confidence to pursue their goals.
- Our Beliefs: We believe that children learn best through intrinsic motivation, that they succeed when they have control over their learning. We are fiercely protective of concentration. We teach peace and do not dwell on competition. Students gain life-long benefits from the practice of self-discipline and independence. Our students will have a positive impact on the world in which they live.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Decolores Montessori School cost?
Decolores Montessori School's tuition is approximately $5,400 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Decolores Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Decolores Montessori School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
When is the application deadline for Decolores Montessori School?
The application deadline for Decolores Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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