Celebrating 35 years of Montessori education in the greater Grand Forks area!
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-3
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 14%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Carey Leichter
School Notes
- Please contact us to arrange a tour and interview.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Grand Forks Montessori Academy often compared to?
Grand Forks Montessori Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. Michael's School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Grand Forks Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Grand Forks Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Prairie Voyager Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3610 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-5936
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-5936
1 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 6 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Belmont Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-4818
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-4818
1.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 47 students
St. Michael's School ![St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.]( "St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.")
(Catholic)
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Testament Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
701 E. Front St.
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
26.8 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
Forest River School
(Brethren)
4068 35th Ave Ne
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 865-4294
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 865-4294
36 miles
Gr: K-9 | 40 students
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
44.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Prairie Voyager Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3610 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-5936
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-5936
1 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 6 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Belmont Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-4818
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-4818
1.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 47 students
St. Michael's School ![St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.]( "St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.")
(Catholic)
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Michael's School ![St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.]( "St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.")
(Catholic)
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
217 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
22.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Viking Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Red River High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2211 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Schroeder Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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