Located in Holland, MI, Lakeside Montessori enrolls 35 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, small city–based Montessori setting.
Founded in 1987, the school provides early learning programs with a student–teacher ratio of 35:1 and a total of one teacher on staff.
The faculty includes 80% of teachers with advanced degrees, ranking the school among the top 20% in Michigan for teacher qualifications.
Approximately 20% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Lakeside Montessori holds memberships with the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lakeside Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Last Day of School
Sun. May 31, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A World of Opportunity
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lakeside Montessori often compared to?
Lakeside Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Learning Tree Montessori by visitors of our site.
What is Lakeside Montessori's ranking?
Lakeside Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Lakeside Montessori?
The application deadline for Lakeside Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/17/2013
Lakeside Montessori is the absolute best Montessori pre-school in Holland. Experienced, highly qualified teachers who are exceptional with their ability to provide an educational environment in which the children grow. My two children would not be where they are today without this program.
5 10/6/2012
hi my son is 7 years old i was wondering about your school and if i liked this school how could i get my son to join?
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