Meadowlark Montessori School

15161 Shadow Wood St Brighton, CO 80603
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Meadowlark Montessori School in Brighton, CO offers co–ed Montessori education for grades pre–kindergarten through 3 in a rural community setting.
  • The school enrolls 31 students total, with 14 in kindergarten through third grade, supported by 2 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
  • As a nonsectarian program, Meadowlark Montessori is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  • Approximately 36% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
  • Located in rural Brighton, Meadowlark Montessori provides early childhood education with a focus on Montessori methods for families in the surrounding area.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
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Student Body

Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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When is the application deadline for Meadowlark Montessori School?
The application deadline for Meadowlark Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Colorado is $13,047 for elementary schools and $16,775 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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