Montessori Schoolhouse

Montessori Schoolhouse in Higginsville, MO, enrolls 44 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
Founded in 1996, this Montessori school provides co–educational programs with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 across five teachers.
The student body includes 12.5 percent students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the local community.
As a town–area Montessori school, Montessori Schoolhouse serves families seeking early childhood and middle school education in Higginsville.
Total K–12 enrollment is 23 students, indicating a small school environment compared to nearby private schools in Higginsville.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Montessori Schoolhouse Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$5,245/yr or 10 monthly payments of $525
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School Notes

  • School Motto: “Teach me to do it myself”
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Montessori Schoolhouse often compared to?
Montessori Schoolhouse is often viewed alongside schools like Immanuel Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Schoolhouse?
The application deadline for Montessori Schoolhouse is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,168 for elementary schools and $14,833 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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