The Montessori Center
School Notes Overview:
The Montessori Center, founded in 1982, is a small school serving a maximum of 30 students and their families. Specializing in an all day program, the school is housed in a lovely Victorian home in one of South Bend's historic districts. A flexible, affordable program is designed to serve the need of today's children and their families...
School Overview:
The Montessori Center |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) | American Montessori Society (AMS) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten | |
| Year Founded | 1982 | |
| County | St Joseph County, IN | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 30 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 20% | 15% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 20 students | ||
| Kind - 10 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 26 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(IN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 166 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,060 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies depending upon number of days, the need for before or aftercare and whether summer camp is included. | |
| Head of School | Marianne Surges | |
| Admissions Director | Marianne Surges | |
School Notes:
- Profile last updated: 10/02/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (46601) | School Zip (46601) |
(IN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,233 people | 6,080,485 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 18% | 20% |
| Population Average Age | 32 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $17,438 | $42,650 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 63 years old | 43 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (46601) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 24% / 76% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St Matthew Elementary School - 387 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- South Bend Junior Academy - 32 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Starz Academy - 123 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- St Anthony De Padua School - 453 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- St. Joseph Elementary School - 426 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: South Bend, St Joseph County, Zip 46601
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