The Montessori School of Douglas County was originally opened by a group of parents in 1976, to offer their children the Montessori approach to education in our community and we continue that tradition today.
Our goal is to offer a rich warm caring, community environment for the children.
We are committed to the values underlying the Montessori approach to child development.
We are committed to ongoing study in order to better support the natural and total development of each child.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Learn. Share. Laugh. Grow.
- The Montessori School of Douglas County was originally opened by a group of parents in 1976, to offer their children the Montessori approach to education in our community and we continue that tradition today. Our goal is to offer a rich warm caring, community environment for the children. We are committed to the values underlying the Montessori approach to child development. We are committed to ongoing study in order to better support the natural and total development of each child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Douglas County?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Douglas County is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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