Montessori Genesis II School (Closed 2016)

School Facts

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
school uniforms

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,990

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Other Activities:
African DanceAfrican Percussion Music
ChessKarate

School Notes

  • Montessori Genesis II School was founded in 1976 by sixteen working class families.
  • It is a family oriented independent private school.
  • MGII is located near many of Philadelphia's premier educational and cultural institutions (e.g. Durham Free Library, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Zoo).
  • Its primary class (pre-k and kindergarten) is a Montessori classroom.
  • The elementary classes (1st/2nd and 3rd/4th) are influenced by the Montessori philosophy and method and use the best of educational pedagogy to prepare and launch outstanding young people.
  • When students graduate from 4th grade they test into Philadelphia's magnet schools (e.g. Masterman) and private schools (Shipley, Agnes Irwin, Friends' Central, etc.) The school's mission is to offer high quality education at an affordable cost.
  • MGII offers afterschool and summer programs. Afterschool includes homework help, music, karate, chess, and movies. The summer program offers these classes, as well as, academic enrichment, swimming, fieldtrips, arts and crafts, and a wide variety of activities related to the annual summer program theme. Children have a relaxed and fun place to spend these hours. Their parents have peace of mind knowing that their children are in a safe and enriched environment. As an urban school, MGII can take advantage of the resources of the city through fieldtrips, classes, overnight adventures and so much more.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Montessori Genesis II School?
The application deadline for Montessori Genesis II School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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