Montessori School-iowa City

374 Holiday Road, Coralville, IA, 52241-0522
Tel: (319)338-9650
Grades: PK - 6 | 153 students
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The Montessori School of Iowa city is a school which follows the Montessori educational principles of providing child-directed, individualized, hands-on learning within an environment especially prepared to meet the developmental needs of the three- to twelve-year-old. The school seeks to educate the whole child by meeting the social, intellectual and emotional needs of each individual; to foster student self-respect through experiencing success and independence; and to generate a sense of community among children, teachers, families, and school.

School Overview:
Montessori School-iowa City
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded 1962
Student Body
Total Students 153 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 25% (IA School Avg.: 9%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 10%
Acceptance Rate 100%
Admissions Director Connie Guiberson
Admissions Associate Judy Rouse

Nearby Schools:

Montessori School-iowa City
Gr. PK-6 | 0 mi. away
Hillside Christian School
Gr. K-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Heritage Christian School
Gr. K-9 | 2.9 mi. away
Regina Catholic Elementary School
Gr. PK-6 | 3.9 mi. away
Montessori Children's Garden
Gr. K | 4.2 mi. away

View all schools in: Coralville, Johnson County, Zip 52241

School Reviews:

  • Recommended December 11,2012 - My two girls started in pre-school and went through elementary. Throughout I was happy with the independence and creativity nurtured and developed through the program. Having made the smooth and easy transition to public school their self-confidence and independent thought is serving them well and I credit the school for nurturing this.*-Posted by Parent *

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