Southwest Montessori School

Southwest Montessori School in Minneapolis, MN offers a nonsectarian Montessori early learning program serving preschool through kindergarten with a total enrollment of 24 students.
The school operates in a large city setting in Southwest Minneapolis, providing education for grades PK–K in a co–ed environment.
With 4 teachers on staff, Southwest Montessori maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 to support classroom instruction.
The school is associated with Montessori organizations and emphasizes a nonsectarian approach in its curriculum.
Located near several private schools in Minneapolis, Southwest Montessori serves families seeking a small, city–based Montessori preschool and kindergarten program.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Southwest Montessori School?
The application deadline for Southwest Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Southwest Montessori School located?
Southwest Montessori School is located in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 6 other private schools located in Southwest Minneapolis.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $12,242 for elementary schools and $19,772 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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