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Year Founded

1987

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Student Body

Total Students

96 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition rates differ for 1/2 day, full day, and before/after school care.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$250

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Susan Dyrud MacDonald

Admissions Associate

Amy Vang

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Children's Workshop Montessori is an independent, non-profit, AMI Accredited Montessori school for children 8 weeks through kindergaten.
We serve families from Plymouth-Mpls to Long Lake and Minnetrista to Maple Grove.

School Motto: Our mission is to prepare children for life.

All teachers have college degrees + AMI Primary Diplomas.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Children's Workshop?

The acceptance rate of Children's Workshop is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

Does Children's Workshop offer a summer program?

Yes, Children's Workshop offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Children's Workshop's ranking?

Children's Workshop ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Children's Workshop?

The application deadline for Children's Workshop is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Hennepin County, MN is $11,704 for elementary schools and $17,507 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hennepin County, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).