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Montessori Of Melrose

207 E 5th St N Melrose, MN 56352

Tel: (320) 256-2141

www.montessorimn.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 53 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 53 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Montessori Of Melrose ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori Of Melrose
Pre-K	31
Kind	8
Ungraded	14

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Year Founded

1905

Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

53 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

The Montessori Schools specialize in Montessori Education for children from 3 to 6 years of age, including both pre-school and kindergarten.
Our education, experience, dedication, and commitment to the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori enable us to provide schools ideally suited to young children.
We emphasize love of learning, concentration, self-esteem, respect for others, self-direction, and basic skills in a Christian atmosphere.
We incorporate music, art, movement, practical life, sensorial development, language, mathematics, geography, science, and social studies.
The children choose eagerly from this broad scope of activities.

School Motto: Truth and Honor
School Mascot: Wild Boars

The Montessori Schools specialize in Montessori Education for children from 3 to 6 years of age, including both pre-school and kindergarten.
Our education, experience, dedication, and commitment to the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori enable us to provide schools ideally suited to young children.
We emphasize love of learning, concentration, self-esteem, respect for others, self-direction, and basic skills in a Christian atmosphere.
We incorporate music, art, movement, practical life, sensorial development, language, mathematics, geography, science, and social studies.
The children choose eagerly from this broad scope of activities.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montessori Of Melrose cost?

Montessori Of Melrose's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Of Melrose?

The acceptance rate of Montessori Of Melrose is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Montessori Of Melrose's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Montessori Of Melrose?

Montessori Of Melrose famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.

What is Montessori Of Melrose's ranking?

Montessori Of Melrose ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Montessori Of Melrose?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Stearns County, MN is $6,103 for elementary schools and $9,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Stearns County, MN is 62% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).