Located in Fargo, ND, Children's Montessori Center serves 91 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
Founded in 2007, the school operates with one teacher and has a student–teacher ratio of 91:1.
The enrollment includes 33% students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for diversity.
Children's Montessori Center is a member of the American Montessori Society and offers early childhood education in the Southpointe neighborhood.
As a co–educational Montessori school, it focuses on early learning for ages pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a midsize urban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Children's Montessori Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2007
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Putting Children First.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Children's Montessori Center often compared to?
Children's Montessori Center is often viewed alongside schools like Dakota Montessori School, Academy For Children by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Children's Montessori Center?
The application deadline for Children's Montessori Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Children's Montessori Center located?
Children's Montessori Center is located in the Southpointe neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
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