Journey Montessori Academy in Saint Paul, MN, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving kindergarten through 7th grade in a suburban community.
Founded in 2019, the school has an enrollment of 17 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by two teachers.
The student body is 35% students of color, reflecting a degree of diversity within this small private school setting.
As a Montessori program and member of other Montessori associations, the school follows Montessori educational principles in its co–ed environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Journey Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The only impossible JOURNEY is the one you never begin.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Journey Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Journey Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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