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The Way Of The Shepherd Montessori

13200 Central Avenue Ne, Blaine, MN, 55434 -

School Notes Overview:

The Way of the Shepherd is a Catholic Montessori School in the Archdiocese of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Located in northern suburb of Blaine, we are an independent school, not affiliated to any parish. We serve students age 3 through grade 6. The Way of the Shepherd combines the teachings of the Catholic Church with the individualized learning methods of Dr. Maria Montessori. The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori School provides a challenging learning environment centered on God, where ministry to the Child and the Family is foremost. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children, we are dedicated to providing a Catholic Montessori education personalized to the Child, as each one embraces their mental, physical, and spiritual potential. Our primary work is to help children grow into strong men and women who are spiritually and morally mature, thus enabling them to become contributing members of society for God's greater glory. ...

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School Overview:

	The Way Of The Shepherd Montessori
School Type	Montessori School
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded	1998
County	Anoka County, MN
Student Body
Total Students	96 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	10%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 28 students
	Kind - 11 students
	Grade 1 - 15 students
	Grade 2 - 10 students
	Grade 3 - 13 students
	Grade 4 - 8 students
	Grade 5 - 5 students
	Grade 6 - 6 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	20
Classroom dress code	Formal (black or khaki pants)
	This School	(MN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	161 days	172 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	PreK $3346-1/2day Elementary $4181 PreK-$3780 Full day Kindergarten- $4181
% on Financial Aid	30%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$700
Head of School	Jean Bemis
Admissions Director	Jean Bemis
Admissions Associate	Ann Tellander

School Notes:

The Way of the Shepherd is a Catholic Montessori School in the Archdiocese of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Located in northern suburb of Blaine, we are an independent school, not affiliated to any parish. We serve students age 3 through grade 6. The Way of the Shepherd combines the teachings of the Catholic Church with the individualized learning methods of Dr. Maria Montessori. The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori School provides a challenging learning environment centered on God, where ministry to the Child and the Family is foremost. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children, we are dedicated to providing a Catholic Montessori education personalized to the Child, as each one embraces their mental, physical, and spiritual potential. Our primary work is to help children grow into strong men and women who are spiritually and morally mature, thus enabling them to become contributing members of society for God's greater glory.
Profile last updated: 03/16/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (55434)	School Zip (55434)	(MN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	27,553 people	4,915,288 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	26%	25%
Population Average Age	34 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$54,887	$49,130
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	31 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	88% / 12%	70% / 30%