Montessori Educational Center (2026-27 Profile)

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School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 199 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,375
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori Educational Center
Nursery	24
Pre-K	45
Kind	17
1	17
2	13
3	16
4	17
5	11
6	16
7	11
8	12

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Year Founded

1978

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

199 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

16%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)
International Montessori Council (IMC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,375

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Tuition Notes

Extended Day Tuition is $6300 Half Day Tuition is 3700

Admissions Director

Joelle Flaherty

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Music LessonsPiano Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

KarateYoga

School Notes

Montessori programs exist for children from birth through the age of eighteen.
Montessori Educational Center offers a program for children ages 18 months through 14.
Dr. Montessori's philosophy believes that a child will learn best within a prepared environment that is designed to facilitate independent learning and exploration, as this will support their individual development.
The goal in our Montessori program is to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of their life.
The classroom activities support the development of cognitive skills as well as social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination.
Montessori is hands-on learning, which provides children the opportunity to learn by doing.

Montessori programs exist for children from birth through the age of eighteen.
Montessori Educational Center offers a program for children ages 2 through 14.
Dr. Montessori's philosophy believes that a child will learn best within a prepared environment that is designed to facilitate independent learning and exploration, as this will support their individual development.
The goal in our Montessori program is to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of their life.
The classroom activities support the development of cognitive skills as well as social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination.
Montessori is hands-on learning, which provides children the opportunity to learn by doing.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Montessori Educational Center cost?

Montessori Educational Center's tuition is approximately $5,375 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Montessori Educational Center?

The application deadline for Montessori Educational Center is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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5 4/2/2013

MEC is a great place for children to learn that what they do matters in the world. Grace and manners, responsibility and respect as well as academics all make for well rounded kids.

- Posted by Teacher - awhay

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