Montessori Children's Garden is an independent private school educating children ages 3 to 5.
We provide a rich education based on the child-centered philosophy and principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Our school is a great place to learn and a fun place to be.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Montessori Children's Garden is an independent private school educating children ages 3 to 5. We provide a rich education based on the child-centered philosophy and principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our school is a great place to learn and a fun place to be.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Children's Garden often compared to?
Montessori Children's Garden is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori School Of Iowa City by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Children's Garden?
The application deadline for Montessori Children's Garden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Children's Garden located?
Montessori Children's Garden is located in the Penn neighborhood of North Liberty, IA. There are 1 other private schools located in Penn.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Montessori Children's Garden vs. Montessori School Of Iowa City
The nearest high school to Montessori Children's Garden is Iowa Conservatory (7.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Heritage Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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Heritage Christian School ![Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.]( "Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.")
(Christian)
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
1250 12th Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
4.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Iowa Conservatory ![Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio]( "Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio")
Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Iowa Conservatory ![Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio]( "Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio")
Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12
Tanager Place School
Special Education School
2309 C St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
14.5 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Scattergood Friends School ![Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.]( "Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.")
(Friends)
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
16.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Heritage Christian School ![Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.]( "Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.")
(Christian)
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
1250 12th Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
4.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Iowa Conservatory ![Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio]( "Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio")
Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian School ![Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.]( "Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.")
(Christian)
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Buford Garner Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Birch Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Penn Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 N Dubuque St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Christine Grant Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Bend Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
North Bend Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 St Andrews Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
1.1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
James Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Abigail Ave
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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