Minnetonka Montessori
Tel:
(952)474-4922
- 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.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 2 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Minnetonka Montessori places among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Highest percentage of students of color
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
Student Body
| Total Students | 2 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 50% State avg.: 16% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 2:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Minnetonka Montessori is Accell Academy (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St John The Baptist Catholic Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is St John The Baptist Catholic Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Excelsior Grades: NS-8 | 68 students
0.6 miles
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952)474-5812 0.6 NS-8
68 - ExcelsiorOur Savior Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: NS-8 | 113 students
0.7 miles
23290 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952)474-5181 0.7 NS-8
113 - Minnetonka Grades: NS-PK
3 miles
17701 Old Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952)474-9592 3 NS-PK
n/a - Chanhassen Grades: NS-PK
3.1 miles
2800 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952)466-2273 3.1 NS-PK
n/a - Chanhassen Grades: NS-K
3.3 miles
7805 Great Plains Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952)934-3221 3.3 NS-K
n/a
School Reviews
| 5 Minnetonka Montessori has been a wonderful experience for our family. My children have benefited immensely from the personalized attention the school provides. This is a true Montessori school, not a daycare. - Posted by Parent - maras |
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