We are a Private Montessori school, with emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Serving children from Preschool through 8th grade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 71 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
2013
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Summer Program Cost
$175
Admissions Director
Brian Wheatley
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubRobotics Team
School Notes
- School Motto: Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori Science Academy cost?
Montessori Science Academy's tuition is approximately $175 for summer students.
What schools are Montessori Science Academy often compared to?
Montessori Science Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Zion Lutheran School, St. Michael's Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Montessori Science Academy offer?
Montessori Science Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Archery and Marksmanship.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Science Academy?
The application deadline for Montessori Science Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Science Academy is Lighthouse Baptist Church School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
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6513 W 300 S
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4210
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4210
1.1 miles
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Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-5238
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-5238
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Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 357-1459
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 357-1459
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Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 897-0243
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 897-0243
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Daycare / Preschool
8930 East 21st St.
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 897-9918
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 897-9918
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