Growing Concern School

The Growing Concern is a Non-profit Private Academic School Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Established in 1978, we have been using the Montessori Method of Educating Children Ages 3 to 10 for more than 35 years.
The Growing Concern School serves the Pocono Mountains Region of Northeast Pennsylvania including Monroe County, Pike County, Carbon County, Northampton County, as well as the Lehigh Valley and Western New Jersey. Elementary and kindergarten students are eligible for transportation from the Pocono Mountain, Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and Pleasant Valley School Districts.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Growing Concern School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Growing Concern is a Non-profit Private Academic School Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
  • Established in 1978, we have been using the Montessori Method of Educating Children Ages 3 to 10 for more than 35 years.
  • The Growing Concern School serves the Pocono Mountains Region of Northeast Pennsylvania including Monroe County, Pike County, Carbon County, Northampton County, as well as the Lehigh Valley and Western New Jersey. Elementary and kindergarten students are eligible for transportation from the Pocono Mountain, Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and Pleasant Valley School Districts.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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Growing Concern School is often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Growing Concern School?
The application deadline for Growing Concern School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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