Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Yearly Tuition: $43,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Alvernia Montessori School
About the School
- Located in Reading, PA, Alvernia Montessori School enrolls 54 students in preschool through kindergarten within a Catholic, city–based Montessori program.
- Founded in 1958, the school provides early childhood education with a student–teacher ratio of 27:1 and a total of 2 teachers.
- The school's tuition is $43,000 per year, serving families seeking Montessori education in the Reading community.
- Alvernia Montessori School has a student diversity representation of 6.67% and is affiliated with Catholic religious orientation.
- The campus spans 70 acres in an urban setting, contributing to the school's learning environment in Reading, PA.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Yearly Tuition: $43,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Alvernia Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1958
Campus Size
70 acres
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$43,000
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: To Learn To Love To Serve
- School Mascot: Golden Wolves
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jonny Division Martinez '25, Double-majoring student praised for hands-on experiences -
- Morgan Petry '19, Navy nurse prepared for role through Alvernia experiences -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Alvernia Montessori School cost?
Alvernia Montessori School's tuition is approximately $43,000 for private students.
What schools are Alvernia Montessori School often compared to?
Alvernia Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Berks County Montessori Country Day School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Alvernia Montessori School?
Alvernia Montessori School famous alumni include: Jonny Division Martinez '25, Double-majoring student praised for hands-on experiences and Morgan Petry '19, Navy nurse prepared for role through Alvernia experiences.
When is the application deadline for Alvernia Montessori School?
The application deadline for Alvernia Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Alvernia Montessori School vs. Berks County Montessori Country Day School
The nearest high school to Alvernia Montessori School is Berks Catholic High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Opportunities School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Graffius Tiny Treasures (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 11 students
Special Education School
700 Lancaster Ave Ste 2
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-9110
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 33 students
Special Education School
1300 New Holland Rd Ste 101
Reading, PA 19607
(484) 663-5671
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Catholic
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 154 students
Mennonite
410 S 14th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
Special Education School
1245 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 750-8350
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
345 N Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 11 students
Special Education School
700 Lancaster Ave Ste 2
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-9110
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 33 students
Special Education School
1300 New Holland Rd Ste 101
Reading, PA 19607
(484) 663-5671
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Catholic
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Catholic
12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
524 High Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-2789
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Catholic
12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 Philadelphia Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-0911
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
400 Codifer Blvd
Metairie, LA 70005
(610) 779-5810
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(717) 396-6842
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(717) 396-6842
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Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
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(717) 291-6110
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Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
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(717) 291-6178
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
9330.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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(717) 735-7860
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
9330.7 miles
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