About the School
- 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 Facts
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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School (Catholic)
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
23290 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5181
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
17701 Old Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 474-9592
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
7805 Great Plains Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Montessori School (Christian)
301 Peavey Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 300-7860
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Seventh Day Adventist
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School (Catholic)
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 209 students
Catholic
18325 Minnetonka Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-4355
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
8201 Main Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Montessori School (Christian)
301 Peavey Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 300-7860
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School (Catholic)
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
23290 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5181
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
17701 Old Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 474-9592
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
7805 Great Plains Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
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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