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Missouri Montessori Private Elementary Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 montessori private elementary schools serving 1,351 students in Missouri.
Tuition: The average tuition cost is $16,318, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,098.
Affiliations: 11% of montessori private elementary schools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Missouri include Chesterfield Day School, Chesterfield Montessori School, and Discovery Garden Montessori.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 1,351

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 1,351

Top Ranked Missouri Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Chesterfield Day School Photo
Chesterfield Day School
Gr: K-5 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-9622
(6)
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Chesterfield Montessori School Photo
Chesterfield Montessori School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
(7)
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Discovery Garden Montessori Photo
Discovery Garden Montessori
Gr: NS-3 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
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Map of MAP St. Louis
MAP St. Louis
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
3840 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
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OakHaven Montessori School Photo
OakHaven Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
7267 Highway N
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 978-4440
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Map of Academy Montessori Internationale
Academy Montessori Internationale
Gr: K-5 | 70 students
Montessori School
12501 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 942-3307
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Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo
Clay-Platte Montessori School
Gr: NS-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
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Map of Forest Park Montessori School
Forest Park Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
Montessori School
2109 S Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-6873
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The Fulton School Photo
The Fulton School
Gr: NS-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
(12)
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Map of Global Montessori Academy
Global Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Montessori School
707 W 47th St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(913) 544-1041
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Harrisonville Christian School Photo
Harrisonville Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1606 Chapel Drive
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-3318
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Map of Map St. Louis
Map St. Louis
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Montessori School
3840 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
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Map of Montessori Lab School at Grand Center
Montessori Lab School at Grand Center
Gr: NS-6
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
3854 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
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Map of Montessori Schoolhouse
Montessori Schoolhouse
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Montessori School
311 W 23rd St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-5200
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Map of Parkway Montessori
Parkway Montessori
Gr: PK-2 | 40 students
Montessori School
6108 Nw 63rd Ter
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 844-9493
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Map of St. Anns School
St. Anns School
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
1156 Grand Ave
Carthage, MO 64836
(714) 358-2674
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Map of Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
Montessori School
14451 N Us Highway 169
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
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Villa Di Maria Montessori School Photo
Villa Di Maria Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students
Montessori School
1280 Simmons Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-2601
(2)
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Map of Windsor Street Montessori School
Windsor Street Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
Montessori School
1616 Windsor St
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 441-9767
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19
Private Schools
1,351
Students
$16,318
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Missouri?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Missouri include Chesterfield Day School, Chesterfield Montessori School, and Discovery Garden Montessori.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in Missouri?
19 montessori private elementary schools are located in Missouri.
How much do montessori private elementary schools cost in Missouri?
The average tuition cost is $16,318, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $11,098.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in Missouri?
Missouri montessori private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is same as the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of montessori private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
11% of montessori private elementary schools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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