Heartland Montessori School is an AMI-accredited, private, nonprofit school serving children in the St.
Croix Valley since 1994. Our teachers care deeply about both academic and social growth, and our creative learning environment promotes development of the whole child.
The result is confident, respectful, and curious students with healthy self-esteem that will last a lifetime.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1994
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
2
School Motto
'Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.' --Dr. Maria Montessori
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Our classes meet five days a week following the public school calendar.
- The half-day program meets from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.; full-day program meets until 3:00 p.m.
- Our primary goal is to cultivate each child's natural desire to learn.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Heartland Montessori School?
The application deadline for Heartland Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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