Follow The Child Montessori School in Lafayette, IN enrolls 48 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten programs in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 2004, the school operates as a co–ed Montessori program with affiliations including the American Montessori Society.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 with a total of 2 teachers serving early childhood learners.
Located in a small city community, the school provides early learning opportunities for families seeking Montessori education in Lafayette.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2004
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Follow The Child Montessori School?
The application deadline for Follow The Child Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Follow The Child Montessori School is T C Harris School At Idtc Laf (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lafayette Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
T C Harris School At Idtc Laf
Special Education School
3700 Rome Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Lawrence Elementary School
(Catholic)
1902 Meharry St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
(Catholic)
1200 South St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
1.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 141 students
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Daycare / Preschool
2233 Brothers Dr
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
T C Harris School At Idtc Laf
Special Education School
3700 Rome Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
Central Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
2410 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2496
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2496
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students
5526 State Road 26 East
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 683 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1730 E 430 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-0300
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-0300
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
New Hope School C/o John Hess
(Brethren)
7290 S. 500 W.
Rossville, IN 46065
(765) 379-2518
Rossville, IN 46065
(765) 379-2518
10.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
T C Harris School At Idtc Laf
Special Education School
3700 Rome Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Lawrence Elementary School
(Catholic)
1902 Meharry St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
(Catholic)
1200 South St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
1.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 141 students
813 North St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-7913
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-7913
1.9 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 114 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Brothers Drive KinderCare ![Brothers Drive KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Brothers Drive KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
2233 Brothers Dr
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students Acceptance rate listed
5526 State Road 26 East
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 683 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2552 Soldiers Home Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-1133
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-1133
3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Otterbein Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 W Oxford St
Otterbein, IN 47970
(765) 583-4401
Otterbein, IN 47970
(765) 583-4401
9129.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Klondike Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3311 Klondike Rd
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-5505
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-5505
9135.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 905 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Klondike Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3307 Klondike Rd
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-2544
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-2544
9135.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 538-3025
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 538-3025
9135.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Mintonye Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-2780
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-2780
9135.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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