Discovery Montessori School serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. The student:teacher of Discovery Montessori School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MN School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Discovery Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2002
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$135 per week for full day and extended care.
$300 for Elementary
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,700
Admissions Director
Lucy Amundson
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Montessori School's ranking?
Discovery Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Discovery Montessori School?
The application deadline for Discovery Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Prairie Hill Montessori School (8.1 miles away)
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St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
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(763) 441-6616
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
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Faith Christian School
(Christian)
11818 160th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
(320) 294-5501
Foreston, MN 56330
(320) 294-5501
13.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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(Pentecostal)
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
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(330) 336-4622
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 336-4622
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Akron Montessori School
Montessori School
3882 Bywood Ave
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(330) 666-4299
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 666-4299
672.7 miles
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