Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Many Rivers Montessori
About the School
- Many Rivers Montessori is a learning environment that fosters independent, academically prepared, and socially responsible citizens who will be lifelong learners and problem solvers.
- We provide an ideal learning environment that focuses on the whole child during each stage of development from toddlerhood through adolescence — the benefits of which last a lifetime.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 23%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Brenda Ciardelli
Application URL
School Notes
- We offer Toddler, Primary (preschool + kindergarten) and Elementary programs, serving children from 16 months through 12 years old. Before-school and After-school care is available, as well as continuous summer programming in June, July and August. We are a nurturing community of students, teachers and families coming together to grow a generation of students who can change the world. The foundation of this is the 100-year-old Montessori method, which undergirds everything we do at Many Rivers Montessori.
- Every one of our classrooms has a lead teacher, or guide, certified by the Association Montessori International (AMI-USA). We currently employ seven AMI-certified guides and have four classroom assistants with AMI Montessori assistant training. Many Rivers Montessori seeks to fulfill the stringent requirements for becoming an AMI Recognized School within the next three years. Many Rivers Montessori is a New School Services member of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is actively working towards completing that organization's rigorous independent school accreditation process. ISACS is a membership organization of more than 230 independent schools from 13 states of the Midwest region, and promotes the development of strong learning communities characterized by high achievements, social responsibility, and independence of governance, programs and policies. Many Rivers Montessori is also a candidate member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Many Rivers Montessori is licensed as a child care center by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
- We are located in the historic Jefferson School at 916 E. Third St. This is a bright and spacious building one block from St. Luke's Hospital and three blocks from the Lakewalk, Rose Garden, and Leif Erikson Park. The building has large rooms, loads of lovely natural light, and features a fenced-in natural playground and a garden. This convenient, central location means our students have wonderful opportunities to engage with the local community, enjoy outings by Lake Superior, or perform a play on the bluestone stage of Leif Erikson Park.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Many Rivers Montessori?
The application deadline for Many Rivers Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Many Rivers Montessori located?
Many Rivers Montessori is located in the East Hillside neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 1 other private schools located in East Hillside.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Many Rivers Montessori is Marshall School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Summit School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1600 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 724-3133
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 36
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Specialized Curriculum
5401 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 721-4236
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 36
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students
Baptist
208 52nd Ave E
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 398-6947
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4916 S State Road 35
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 399-8757
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 36
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Specialized Curriculum
5401 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 721-4236
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 11 students
Seventh Day Adventist
115 E Orange St
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 722-7535
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1600 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 724-3133
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
Montessori School
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
715 N 57th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 624-1511
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Myers-wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
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2/
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1027 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 336-8860
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 336-8860
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Academic Excellence Online
(Math: <50%)
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8766
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8766
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Special Ed. N.p.
Special Education School
709 Portia Johnson Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Superior Academy
Alternative School
615 Pecan Ave
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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