Lavonna Peterson Early Childhood School's believe that no human being is educated by another person.
He must do it himself or it will never get done.
A truly educated individual continues learning long after the hours and years he spends in the classroom because he is motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge.
Dr. Montessori felt, therefore, that the goal of early childhood education should not be to fill the child with facts from a pre selected course of studies, but rather to cultivate his own natural desire to learn.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Westport Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Free the child's potential and you will transform him into the world.' - Maria Montessori
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Larry Page, Google co-founder
- Sergey Brin, Google co-founder
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Westport Montessori?
Westport Montessori famous alumni include: Larry Page, Google co-founder and Sergey Brin, Google co-founder.
When is the application deadline for Westport Montessori?
The application deadline for Westport Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Westport Montessori located?
Westport Montessori is located in the Old Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other private schools located in Old Westport.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Westport Montessori is The Plaza Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Paul's Episcopal Day School (0.2 miles away)
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Global Montessori Academy
Montessori School
707 W 47th St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(913) 544-1041
Kansas City, MO 64112
(913) 544-1041
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
Union Hill Day School
Montessori School
2911 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 756-2911
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 756-2911
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 272 students
11430 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clay-Platte Montessori School ![Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo]( "Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
10.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
231.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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