Hope Montessori School at Holly Circle is owned and operated by Leann Schrag.
Leann has been involved in the Montessori community since 1993.
She is recognized as an Internationally Certified Montessori Teacher, holds a B.A.
in Family Management and Consumer Economics, and has taught in both Montessori schools and public elementary settings.
Her love of children and her commitment to the Montessori Method inspired her to start Hope Montessori School in 2002.
Education should be fun and enjoyable and develop the child's physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual growth and development.
Learning should be interesting, motivating and adjustable to the needs of each child.
The child's role is to attend school with the knowledge and understanding that he or she is safe and secure and will have every opportunity to learn in a challenging, rewarding, culturally accepting, and loving environment.
We have devoted our future to the education of children.
We will uphold this devotion by constantly educating ourselves and by being culturally aware, knowledgeable in the growth and development of the children, understanding of parent's/guardian's words and wishes, and forming a partnership in nurturing the whole child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
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 Hope Montessori School At Holly Circle?
The application deadline for Hope Montessori School At Holly Circle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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