Great Lakes Montessori's aim is to empower each child to reach his or her fullest potential as an individual and as a member of society.
A carefully prepared environment is provided where children are free to respond to their natural drive to work and learn through self-discovery and self-exploration.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 118 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
Student Body
Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Great Lakes Montessori often compared to?
Great Lakes Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Brookview Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Great Lakes Montessori?
The application deadline for Great Lakes Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Great Lakes Montessori vs. Brookview Montessori School
People that viewed Great Lakes Montessori also viewed these schools: Brookview Montessori School, The Montessori Academy At Edison Lakes and Good Shepherd Montessori School.
The nearest high school to Great Lakes Montessori is Michigan Lutheran High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Brookview Montessori School (0.7 miles away)
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Grades: NS-8 0.7 miles 501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
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NS-8
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Grades: PK-8 | 236 students 29 miles 530 East Day Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 256-5313
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 256-5313
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PK-8
236
Good Shepherd Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
Grades: PK-8 | 154 students 29.1 miles 1101 E Jefferson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 288-0098
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 288-0098
29.1
PK-8
154
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