Montessori Habitat has preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,000
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1997
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition may be paid annually, by semester, or over ten months.
Acceptance Rate
88%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Julie Savignac
Admissions Associate
Rita Smith
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Theater/Drama Club
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori Habitat cost?
Montessori Habitat's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Habitat?
The acceptance rate of Montessori Habitat is 88%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Habitat?
The application deadline for Montessori Habitat is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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