Country Side Montessori School in Hillsdale, MI, offers a nonsectarian early learning program exclusively for pre–kindergarten students in a rural community setting.
Founded in 2005, the school enrolls 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by two teachers.
The school operates on a 5–acre campus, providing Montessori–style education tailored to early childhood development.
As a rural Montessori school, Country Side Montessori serves families seeking co–educational early learning options in the Hillsdale area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2005
Campus Size
5 acres
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Country Side Montessori School?
The application deadline for Country Side Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Country Side Montessori School is Hillsdale Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sacred Heart School (16.5 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
1 Academy Ln
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-8644
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-8644
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Bird Lake Bible School
(Christian)
7260 Bird Lake Road S
Osseo, MI 49266
(517) 523-3300
Osseo, MI 49266
(517) 523-3300
9.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
New Hope Christian School
(Brethren)
5051 W Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5414
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5414
9.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
Freedom Christian School
(Baptist)
9400 Beecher Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3426
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3426
10.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ridgeview Camden School
(Amish)
6100 W Burt Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
11.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
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