Montessori Discovery Center (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Montessori Discovery Center in Salem, OR, enrolls 145 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian, midsize city community in the South Central neighborhood.
Founded in 1986, the Montessori school serves co–ed students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 18 teachers.
The school's student body includes 31.37% students of color, reflecting diversity in this Salem early learning program.
Tuition details are not specified, but the school offers a summer school program as part of its enrollment options.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 145 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Montessori Discovery Center
Pre-K	75
Kind	21
5	4
Ungraded	45

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Pre-K is the largest grade at Montessori Discovery Center, with 75 students.

Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

145 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
Other Montessori association(s)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

We accept children who are 2 1/2 yrs and older who are potty trained.

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Does Montessori Discovery Center offer a summer program?

Yes, Montessori Discovery Center offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for Montessori Discovery Center?

The application deadline for Montessori Discovery Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Montessori Discovery Center located?

Montessori Discovery Center is located in the South Central neighborhood of Salem, OR.

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The average acceptance rate in Salem, OR is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).