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Columbus Montessori Education Center

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The Columbus Montessori Education Center (CMEC), established in 1984, is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to be an excellent model of center based quality early learning as well as an advocate for access for all children, beginning at birth, to quality learning experiences; to provide elementary children an excellent, innovative, comprehensive learning experience, and to offer programs for teachers, parents and others that support these goals.
We stress the importance of giving quality child care and education for all children.
Our mission is to nurture and develop the whole child through magnified learning and quality care in a diverse community.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Columbus Montessori Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
286 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Columbus Montessori Education Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • The Columbus Montessori Education Center (CMEC), established in 1984, is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to be an excellent model of center based quality early learning as well as an advocate for access for all children, beginning at birth, to quality learning experiences; to provide elementary children an excellent, innovative, comprehensive learning experience, and to offer programs for teachers, parents and others that support these goals. We stress the importance of giving quality child care and education for all children.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Columbus Montessori Education Center?
The application deadline for Columbus Montessori Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Columbus Montessori Education Center located?
Columbus Montessori Education Center is located in the Eastmoor neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in Eastmoor.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Columbus, OH is $12,744 for elementary schools and $19,082 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Columbus, OH is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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