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 Facts (2026)
- 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
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 20%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
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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