The Highland Park Montessori Schools begin serving children at 6 months of age with our Parent-Child Programs.
They then progress to our academic programs which include their kindergarten year.
The Kindergarten Program is rich in language and math and exposes children to cultural studies and sciences.
The children leave our Montessori Kindergarten Program fully prepared for first grade.
Highland Park Montessori Schools admit students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
They do not discriminate on basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their education policies and admissions policies.
Montessori children are encouraged to exchange ideas and discuss their work freely with others.
Good communication is a fundamental skill to a successful future.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 122 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
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Highland Park Montessori?
The application deadline for Highland Park Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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