About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 21%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1103 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
Montessori School
14451 N Us Highway 169
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Montessori School
5201 Nw 126th
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
512 Ne 107th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-8804
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1103 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 573 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
10500 N. Trailblazer Drive
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
11020 N Ambassador Dr Ste 120
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Baptist
17211 Ne 180th St
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3204
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1103 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
Montessori School
14451 N Us Highway 169
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 573 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
10500 N. Trailblazer Drive
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
11020 N Ambassador Dr Ste 120
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1103 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
Montessori School
14451 N Us Highway 169
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Montessori School
5201 Nw 126th
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
512 Ne 107th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-8804
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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