Discovery Montessori School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Discovery Montessori School in Princeton, MN, serves 39 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 2002, this co–ed Montessori school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with four teachers, all holding advanced degrees.
The school's student body includes 83% students of color, reflecting diversity among its enrollment.
Approximately 20% of students receive financial aid, with an average grant amount of $1,700.
Classes have an average size of 20 students, and the school maintains a formal dress code policy.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MN School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 39 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Discovery Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Discovery Montessori School
Pre-K	14
Kind	7
1	10
2	2
3	1
4	1
5	3
6	1

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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%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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Tuition & 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

Online Application

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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 average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,842 for elementary schools and $14,463 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).