Hope Montessori consists of 6 highly respected educational, childcare and recreational environments that have nurtured Swingingthe lives of thousands of St.
Louis children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age.
Hope Montessori schools administer a highly respected montessori education, daycare and recreational summer camps.
The Montessori method nurtures the development of the whole child to incorporate the child's social, intellectual , emotional and physical needs.
Hope has excellent developmental childcare facilities that integrate age appropriate activities for children in safe, nurturing settings.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1972
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hope Montessori Academy - Lake St. Louis?
The application deadline for Hope Montessori Academy - Lake St. Louis is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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