Montessori Children's School (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Montessori Children's School in Westlake, OH, serves 191 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a nonsectarian Montessori early learning program.
Founded in 1971, the school operates within a suburban community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 across 18 teachers.
The school's average class size is 20 students, with a yearly tuition cost of $9,930.
Montessori Children's School is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and follows a casual dress code policy.
The school offers private education options comparable to nearby Westlake Montessori programs serving similar grade levels.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 191 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Montessori Children's School
Nursery	28
Pre-K	114
Kind	26
1	9
2	6
3	6
4	2

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Pre-K enrollment highest with 114 students, far above Nursery's 28 and every other grade.

Year Founded

1971

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School Motto

Where Montessori Meets Nature

Student Body

Total Students

191 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Barbara Kincaid

Application URL

Online Application

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Extracurriculars

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2 extracurriculars

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Art ClubSummer Camp

School Notes

A Montessori Education in a Family Setting
Special classes in Gym, Music, Art, Library and Spanish every week.
Must-see peace garden.
Children's vegetable gardens.
Extended Day Enrichment Care available for working families.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Montessori Children's School?

The application deadline for Montessori Children's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 4/8/2017

We have been attending MCS for a couple of years now and absolutely love it! The staff truly cares for these children! Academically my children have excelled over their public school peers and genuinely want to go to school! They have a wonderful music program and their outdoor gardens are spectacular for the kids to explore! If you're considering a montessori school-this one gets my vote by far!

- Posted by Parent - Cristina

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