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Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 109 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
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Free the child’s potential and you will transform him into the world.'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hope Montessori Academy Wildwood?
The application deadline for Hope Montessori Academy Wildwood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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