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Montessori Childrens House

400 Cloverdale Dr Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Tel: (712) 325-8346

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Montessori Childrens House in Council Bluffs, IA, enrolls 104 co–ed students in a nonsectarian Montessori program for grades PK–K within a city locale.
Founded in 1975, the school serves early childhood education with a total of 3 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 35:1.
The school is affiliated with other Montessori associations and emphasizes a Montessori curriculum in a small, city–based community.
As a small Montessori preschool in Council Bluffs, the program offers educational options distinct from nearby schools serving higher grade levels and larger student populations.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori Childrens House
Pre-K	100
Kind	4

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Year Founded

1975

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Student Body

Total Students

104 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

35:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Where Children Shine

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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