Birmingham Community Montessori

2225 E 14 Mile Rd Birmingham, MI 48009
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Birmingham Community Montessori is a member of the Michigan Montessori Society and is licensed by the State of Michigan.
  • Our classroom is a busy and peaceful place where your child will make friends, learn how to be part of a group, gain independence and begin a life-long journey of learning.
  • Our philosophy and curriculum is designed to meet the social, emotional and academic needs of children 3 to 6 years old.
  • We offer daily activities in Math, Language, Geography, Science, Sensorial, Practical Life, Music and Art as well as outdoor playtime.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1949

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Birmingham Community Montessori?
The application deadline for Birmingham Community Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $17,158 for elementary schools and $18,593 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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