In 1981, Michigan Dunes Montessori was incorporated with the goal of providing Montessori education to the children of Muskegon County and all surrounding areas.
Michigan Dunes Montessori provides students with an exceptional education following the principles of Maria Montessori.
With the inclusion of parents, each child is aided in reaching his or her full potential, academically, socially and emotionally.
Michigan Dunes Montessori has also earned the reputation for following the development of the child , offering the most respectful and nurturing treatment.
At Michigan Dunes Montessori opportunities abound for involvement in the classroom, on field trips, and assisting with fund raisers.
Parents may also participate in the Parent Involvement Committee which coordinates family social events, volunteers and other projects.
Additionally, seminars are offered throughout the year for parent education in Montessori philosophy and for development of parenting skills.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Michigan Dunes Montessori?
The application deadline for Michigan Dunes Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Michigan Dunes Montessori is Western Michigan Christian High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West Shore Lutheran School (2.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Western Michigan Christian High School
(Christian)
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Shore Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Muskegon Catholic Central ![Muskegon Catholic Central Photo]( "Muskegon Catholic Central Photo")
(Catholic)
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Schools
(Christian)
5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
4.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 17 students
Muskegon Christian School ![Muskegon Christian School Photo]( "Muskegon Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Western Michigan Christian High School
(Christian)
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Muskegon Catholic Central ![Muskegon Catholic Central Photo]( "Muskegon Catholic Central Photo")
(Catholic)
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Schools
(Christian)
5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
4.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 17 students
Libertas Christian School ![Libertas Christian School Photo]( "Libertas Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
5181 64th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
5900 48th Avenue
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1820
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1820
26.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Sports: 15
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Western Michigan Christian High School
(Christian)
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Shore Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Muskegon Catholic Central ![Muskegon Catholic Central Photo]( "Muskegon Catholic Central Photo")
(Catholic)
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Schools
(Christian)
5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
4.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 17 students
Muskegon Christian School ![Muskegon Christian School Photo]( "Muskegon Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Shore Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Muskegon Catholic Central ![Muskegon Catholic Central Photo]( "Muskegon Catholic Central Photo")
(Catholic)
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Muskegon Christian School ![Muskegon Christian School Photo]( "Muskegon Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
421 E Exchange St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-1282
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-1282
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 19 students
Little Lakers Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
711 E Savidge St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-4044
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-4044
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montague High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
9356.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Oehrli Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
9356.1 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
9356.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
205 E Market St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
9356.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
9356.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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