The Montessori children Academies consists of 6 highly respected educational, childcare and recreational environments that have nurtured Swinging the lives of thousands of St. Louis children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age.
The Montessori children Academies 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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Average class size: 15 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
1972
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hope Montessori Academy often compared to?
Hope Montessori Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Hope Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Hope Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Hope Montessori Academy vs. The Goddard School
The nearest high school to Hope Montessori Academy is Apprende Private School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Gerard Majella Catholic School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kirkwood West KinderCare (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kirkwood West KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
13550 Big Bend Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(636) 861-9400
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(636) 861-9400
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Gerard Majella Catholic School
(Catholic)
2005 Dougherty Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
12 Ann Ave
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-3824
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-3824
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Tuition listed
Christ Prince Of Peace School
(Catholic)
417 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-6840
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-6840
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Tuition listed
Al-manara Academy
(Islamic)
929 Big Bend Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 480-5659
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 480-5659
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 99 students
Al-salam Day School
(Islamic)
519 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-8986
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-8986
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students Sports: 1
505 St. Joseph Lane
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1311 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 965-4853
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 965-4853
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Gerard Majella Catholic School
(Catholic)
2005 Dougherty Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
12 Ann Ave
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-3824
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-3824
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Tuition listed
Christ Prince Of Peace School
(Catholic)
417 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-6840
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-6840
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Tuition listed
1300 N Ballas Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 822-2771
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 822-2771
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kirkwood West KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
13550 Big Bend Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(636) 861-9400
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(636) 861-9400
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Gerard Majella Catholic School
(Catholic)
2005 Dougherty Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
12 Ann Ave
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-3824
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-3824
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Tuition listed
Christ Prince Of Peace School
(Catholic)
417 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-6840
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-6840
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Barretts Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1780 Carman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6000
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6000
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Carman Trails Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6100
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6100
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
George R. Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 Couch Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6140
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6140
2.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Hanna Woods Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Hanna Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6300
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6300
2.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Kirkwood Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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