Kirkwood Children's House (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 88 students
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Kirkwood Children's House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Kirkwood Children's House
Nursery	18
Pre-K	60
Kind	10

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Speech and Language, occupational therapy, physical therapy

Year Founded

1985

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Campus Size

3 acres

Student Body

Total Students

88 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

83%

Average Class Size

19 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$1,600.00 per month

Admissions Director

Kerry Moran

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Since 1985, families have chosen Kirkwood Children's House has provided a natural education in a community of joy and peace. Our school is the only American Montessori Society accredited school in the state of Missouri.
We share the fundamental belief that children learn best in a social environment that supports their unique strengths and potential.
Nestled on 3 wooded acres across from beautiful Kirkwood Park, our school is a unique community where children are free to be themselves.
At Kirkwood Children's House, your child will explore knowledge in a prepared environment with stimulating materials and guidance from our educated and certified Montessori teachers.
We inspire and challenge children to reach their own full potential.
Our prepared environment guides the development of skills in the areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Science, Language, Math and Cultural.
Kirkwood Children's House is a community designed for children, a nurturing place to make friends and learn cooperation. In this positive, multi-cultural environment, children learn to accept individual differences and develop a sense of interdependence.
We offer some extracurricular actvities including: children's yoga, Musikgarten, and Spanish Clubhouse.

School Motto: Natural education in a community of joy and peace.

Kirkwood Children's House Montessori School provides an authentic Montessori education for children ages 18 months through Kindergarten. We offer half-day and full-day school programs. Our school offers year-round and school-year Montessori education with Montessori certified teachers. We have the unique distinction of being the only Amerian Montessori Society accredited school in the state of Missouri. All of our Montessori teachers are credintialed by either the American Montessori Society (AMS) or the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). With a large wooded campus and classrooms filled with windows and natural light, it is an ideal learning environment. We are located directly across from beautiful Kirkwood Park in the heart of the neighborhood. Our students enjoy gardening, exploring and connecting with nature daily. We observe the individual child and prepare materials specifically for the unique needs of each individual. We celebrate being a community-minded school that builds a collabortive partnership between home and school.

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Does Kirkwood Children's House offer a summer program?

Yes, Kirkwood Children's House offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Kirkwood Children's House's ranking?

Kirkwood Children's House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Kirkwood Children's House?

The application deadline for Kirkwood Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,419 for elementary schools and $21,551 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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