Lighthouse Montessori School

756 S. Foothill Dr. Idaho Falls, ID 83401
www.lighthousemontessori.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $66,500
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $66,500
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2003
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 15%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies depending on child's schedule. Please contact the school for exact details and cost.
Summer Program Cost
$66,500
% on Financial Aid
3%
Admissions Director
Laurie Robinson

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports

School Notes

  • Lighthouse Montessori School's mission is to provide children with an enriching, joyful school environment where they can discover and develop their inner potential, grow and develop at their own pace, and learn respect for self, others, and their environment.
Our mission is to provide education based on truth and correct principles in an environment of peace and security.

We follow the methods of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our method is based on respect of the individual child and his/her individual timetable for growth and development. We seek to build "not only good mathematicians, proficient linguists, profound scientists, or brilliant literary lights, but also honest men [and women] with virtue, temperance, and brotherly love. We seek to make men and women who prize truth, justice, wisdom, benevolence, and self-control as the choicest acquisitions of a successful life."Treasures of Life, comp. Claire Middlemiss (1962), 472.

Lighthouse Montessori is dedicated to and rooted in the philosophy and principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. Through her life work as a physician and anthropologist, she established many revolutionary educational premises.Lighthouse Montessori Farm School's method is based on respect of the individual child and his/her individual timetable for growth and development. Each day we strive to:
  • Awaken a love of learning, a passion for knowledge, and a joy of creativity in each student.
  • Provide a peaceful, secure, prepared environment where children long to be.
  • Help children discover their abilities, find their independence and develop their self confidence.
  • Foster a strong sense of self, respect for others and an ability to work as part of a group.
  • Develop a strong academic foundation and a repertoire of life skills in each of our students.
  • Create and provide programs which will heighten a child's development through the processes of exploration and discovery with concrete materials, while nurturing a natural curiosity and a love of learning.
  • Provide a reliable source of care, support, information and training for families.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lighthouse Montessori School cost?
Lighthouse Montessori School's tuition is approximately $66,500 for private students and $66,500 for summer students.
What schools are Lighthouse Montessori School often compared to?
Lighthouse Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Snake River Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Lighthouse Montessori School offer?
Lighthouse Montessori School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing.
When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Montessori School?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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My 5 year old has just started her 2nd year at Lighthouse Montessori. She is in Kindergarten and is already reading and doing basic math. I love that they not only teach her the basics, but also grace, courtesy and what it means to be a friend. My 3 year old son also just started his 2nd year. He is a budding artist, and is being taught to write his letters and moving up to writing his name (at 3 years old). I love how Lighthouse Montessori fosters their budding talents, and will not hold them back based on age. Highly recommend this school!
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