Where children love to learn Individualized educational approach Learning through hands-on materials
Promoting independence in children Learning every day living skills
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Yearly tuition with discounts for one-time annual payment. Monthly payments also available. Multichild discount
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer care tuition is on a weekly basis. Families can choose which weeks are needed, half-day and full-day availability.
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubCooking Club
French ClubYoga
Arts and Music Programs:
Music
School Notes
- School Motto: Education should no longer be mostly imparting knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentials.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chesterton Montessori School?
The application deadline for Chesterton Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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