School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- 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.
- 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.
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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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Christian
5181 64th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
Distance: 26.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students
Sports: 15
Christian
5900 48th Avenue
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1820
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
421 E Exchange St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-1282
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
711 E Savidge St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-4044
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Rank:
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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%
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(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
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Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
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Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
9356.8 miles
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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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Bottom 50%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
9356.9 miles
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