Children`s House of Columbia is an early learning center that presents a Montessori program that serves children ranging from ages 2 to 8.
We maintain a strong commitment to providing access to the benefits of a Montessori-based education to all children without regard to race, gender, color, creed or national origin.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,070
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Affordability
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
School Notes
- School Motto: The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia cost?
Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia's tuition is approximately $1,070 for private students.
What schools are Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia often compared to?
Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia is often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia?
The application deadline for Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia vs. Columbia Montessori School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia is Mizzou K 12 Online/mu High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Islamic School Of Columbia-missouri (0.8 miles away)
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136 Clark Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-9173
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-9173
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 6,961 students
408 Locust St
Columbia, MO 65205
(573) 442-1556
Columbia, MO 65205
(573) 442-1556
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Shalom Christian Academy
(Christian)
312 Ridgeway Ave
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 256-4824
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 256-4824
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
1200 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65215
(573) 876-7260
Columbia, MO 65215
(573) 876-7260
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbia Montessori School
Montessori School
3 Anderson Ave
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-5418
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-5418
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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