Montessori Discovery Center

Montessori Discovery Center serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the Other Montessori association(s).
The student:teacher of Montessori Discovery Center is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
145 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Montessori Discovery Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$9,694/yr
Application URL

School Notes

  • We accept children who are 2 1/2 yrs and older who are potty trained.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Salem, OR is $7,984 for elementary schools and $8,362 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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