Minnetonka Montessori was formed at the Excelsior Congregational Church in 1963 by a group of local parents.
In 1968, Nancy Tampoe arrived from Sri Lanka and was instrumental in promoting the true Montessori method at many of the Montessori schools in the area.
She was trained directly by Maria Montessori and our current directress worked closely with Nancy for many years.
Minnetonka Montessori continues to be a parent-run, non-profit, non-discriminatory organization.
Classes still meet at the Congregational Church at 471 3rd Street in downtown Excelsior.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
2 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 23%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Minnetonka Montessori?
The application deadline for Minnetonka Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Minnetonka Montessori is Holy Family Catholic High School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John The Baptist Catholic Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
23290 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5181
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5181
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Excelsior KinderCare ![Excelsior KinderCare Photo - Excelsior KinderCare]( "Excelsior KinderCare Photo - Excelsior KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
17701 Old Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 474-9592
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 474-9592
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Chanhassen KinderCare ![Chanhassen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Chanhassen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7805 Great Plains Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
4.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Minnetonka Christian Academy ![Minnetonka Christian Academy Photo - Minnetonka Christian Academy]( "Minnetonka Christian Academy Photo - Minnetonka Christian Academy")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
The International School Of Minnesota ![The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota]( "The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota")
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Tuition listed
Mnts Tamil School
Montessori School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
6.2 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 150 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Chapel Hill Academy ![Chapel Hill Academy Photo]( "Chapel Hill Academy Photo")
(Christian)
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Therese Catholic School
(Catholic)
18325 Minnetonka Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-4355
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-4355
3.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Tuition listed
St. Hubert Catholic School
(Catholic)
8201 Main Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori ![Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo - The Pink Tower is one of the many Montessori materials used by our preschool-aged children in our CASA environment.]( "Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo - The Pink Tower is one of the many Montessori materials used by our preschool-aged children in our CASA environment.")
Montessori School (Christian)
301 Peavey Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 300-7860
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 300-7860
4.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
23290 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5181
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5181
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Excelsior KinderCare ![Excelsior KinderCare Photo - Excelsior KinderCare]( "Excelsior KinderCare Photo - Excelsior KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
17701 Old Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 474-9592
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 474-9592
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Chanhassen KinderCare ![Chanhassen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Chanhassen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7805 Great Plains Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
441 Oak St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 707 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Minnetonka West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6421 Hazeltine Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Deephaven Education Center
Special Education School
4584 Vine Hill Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-6800
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-6800
2.4 miles
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Minnewashta Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26350 Smithtown Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
2.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 880 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Deephaven Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4452 Vine Hill Rd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 401-6900
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 401-6900
2.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 681 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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