Carmel Montessori School is located on the beautiful campus of St.
Christopher's Church in Carmel, Indiana. We are fully accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) preschool through kindergarten.
The school is open to any child 3 years old through Kindergarten.
St. Christopher's is located on the Northeast corner of Main Street and Meridian (US 31), with woods and wide open spaces surrounding it.
Our directress, Emily Rudicel, is AMS certified, with 14 years Montessori head-teaching experience.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2006
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Every child is a different kind of flower.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carmel Montessori Schools often compared to?
Carmel Montessori Schools is often viewed alongside schools like Clay Montessori School Of Main Street Carmel by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Carmel Montessori Schools?
The application deadline for Carmel Montessori Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Carmel Montessori Schools vs. Clay Montessori School Of Main Street Carmel
The nearest high school and elementary school to Carmel Montessori Schools is Transitions Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Peter Rabbit Nursery School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Transitions Academy
Alternative School
11075 N Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 805-1800
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 805-1800
0.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students
10837 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 414-4458
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 414-4458
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heartland Hall Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
11540 N Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-4000
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-4000
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
525 Congressional Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Midwest Academy
Special Education School
1420 Chase Court
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
1.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
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