Children First Montessori in Smithville, MO serves 25 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with two full–time teachers supporting early childhood Montessori programs.
Approximately 50% of the student body represents diversity in this small private preschool and kindergarten program.
Tuition information is available upon request, with local elementary private school averages around $10,192 annually in Clay County.
Children First Montessori operates as a suburban Montessori school focusing exclusively on early learning for pre–K and kindergarten grades.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children First Montessori?
The application deadline for Children First Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Children First Montessori is Our Savior Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Savior Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1103 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
Montessori School
14451 N Us Highway 169
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
Countryside Montessori Day School
Montessori School
5201 Nw 126th
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Faith Christian Academy ![Faith Christian Academy Photo]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Child's World Montessori
Montessori School
512 Ne 107th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-8804
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-8804
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Savior Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1103 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Faith Christian Academy ![Faith Christian Academy Photo]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
10500 N. Trailblazer Drive
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 573 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11020 N Ambassador Dr Ste 120
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
8.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
Northern Hills Christian Academy
(Baptist)
17211 Ne 180th St
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3204
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3204
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Savior Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1103 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
Montessori School
14451 N Us Highway 169
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
Faith Christian Academy ![Faith Christian Academy Photo]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
10500 N. Trailblazer Drive
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 573 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11020 N Ambassador Dr Ste 120
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
8.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Savior Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1103 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
Montessori School
14451 N Us Highway 169
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
Countryside Montessori Day School
Montessori School
5201 Nw 126th
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Faith Christian Academy ![Faith Christian Academy Photo]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Child's World Montessori
Montessori School
512 Ne 107th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-8804
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-8804
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Maple St
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
695 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Smithville High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
645 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0405
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0405
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Smithville Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-1122
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-1122
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18801 Eagle Parkway
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-5959
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-5959
5.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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