Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,680
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Bloomington Montessori School
About the School
- Bloomington Montessori School is a privately funded, not-for-profit school for children ages 3 to 12, preschool through Grade 6.
- The school was founded in 1968, by a group of parents who wanted Montessori education for their children.
- The school moved to its present location in 1983 and was expanded in 2004.
- The building was specially designed to suit the needs of children learning in a Montessori environment.
- The Montessori method includes the use of a wide range of specially designed teaching materials which form part of a "prepared environment," to enable children to learn individually, at their own pace, in a non-competitive atmosphere.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,680
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1968
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,680
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'The satisfaction which they find in their work has given them a grace and ease like that which comes from music.'
- Bloomington Montessori School is a privately funded, not-for-profit school for children ages 3 to 12, preschool through Grade 6. The school was founded in 1968, by a group of parents who wanted Montessori education for their children. The school moved to its present location in 1983 and was expanded in 2004. The building was specially designed to suit the needs of children learning in a Montessori environment. The Montessori method includes the use of a wide range of specially designed teaching materials which form part of a "prepared environment," to enable children to learn individually, at their own pace, in a non-competitive atmosphere.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bloomington Montessori School cost?
Bloomington Montessori School's tuition is approximately $10,680 for private students.
What schools are Bloomington Montessori School often compared to?
Bloomington Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Bloomington Montessori School?
The application deadline for Bloomington Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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