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The Learning Circle Montessori Elementary School

3001 W Villard Street, Bozeman, MT, 59718 -

School Notes Overview:

The primary goal of our school is to assist children in reaching their highest potential and to strike their imagination through activity and instruction. The Learning Circle offers a carefully designed environment that promotes the development of social, emotional and physical skills as well as cognitive understanding and growth. Each child is challenged based on his individual needs within multi-age classrooms. The LCME curriculum encourages children to work in groups as well as individually to promote self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, cooperation, and a true excitement for learning. The school's peaceful and non-competitive atmosphere promotes strong moral character and human values. ...

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School Overview:

	The Learning Circle Montessori Elementary School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 6
Year Founded	1997
County	Gallatin County, MT
Student Body
Total Students	42 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	7%	12%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 10 students
	Grade 2 - 10 students
	Grade 3 - 7 students
	Grade 4 - 7 students
	Grade 5 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	5 teachers
Average Class Size	25
	This School	(MT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$6,534
Tuition Notes	9 month tuition year - September through May
% on Financial Aid	10%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$1,800
Head of School	Dani Stern

School Notes:

The primary goal of our school is to assist children in reaching their highest potential and to strike their imagination through activity and instruction. The Learning Circle offers a carefully designed environment that promotes the development of social, emotional and physical skills as well as cognitive understanding and growth. Each child is challenged based on his individual needs within multi-age classrooms. The LCME curriculum encourages children to work in groups as well as individually to promote self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, cooperation, and a true excitement for learning. The school's peaceful and non-competitive atmosphere promotes strong moral character and human values.
Profile last updated: 11/03/2008

In the News:

Bozeman Montessori School unveils natural playground (KBZK Bozeman)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 11:34:45 pm
Not too many children spend recess pumping water next to the sandbox or playing in the cave. But that's exactly how some Bozeman elementary students will spend play time at the Learning Circle Montessori Elementary School's newly opened natural playground.
Private schools thriving (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
posted on September 1, 2009 at 04:52:08 am
Private schools in the Bozeman area are flourishing, despite the economic downturn that has put a squeeze on many parents’ wallets.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (59718)	School Zip (59718)	(MT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,698 people	900,777 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	47%	26%
Population Average Age	31 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$41,070	$33,296
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	21 years old	41 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (59718) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	63% / 37%