Bernie S Downtown Montessori serves 38 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher of Bernie S Downtown Montessori is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1988
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bernie S Downtown Montessori?
The application deadline for Bernie S Downtown Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bernie S Downtown Montessori located?
Bernie S Downtown Montessori is located in the Central Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 2 other private schools located in Central Minneapolis.
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