Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Moreau Montessori School
About the School
- Moreau Montessori School provides Montessori education which is an Approach to education, which emphasizes the potential of the young child and attemps to develop this by means of a prepared environment, utilizing specially trained teachers and teaching materials.
- The Montessori concept of discipline is an "inner discipline" control, which the child develops over his own behavior through his interest in Montessori materials.
- Dr. Montessori noted that many so-called undisciplined children were really frustrated by the lack of proper stimulation, and would become happier and self-controlled after a period of time in a Montessori Class.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 21%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Lorie Steele
Application URL
School Notes
- Moreau Montessori School is providing Maria Montessori education which is an Approach to education, which emphasizes the potential of the young child and attemps to develop this by means of a prepared environment, utilizing specially trained teachers and teaching materials. The Montessori concept of discipline is an "inner discipline" control, which the child develops over his own behavior through his interest in Montessori materials. Dr. Montessori noted that many so-called undisciplined children were really frustrated by the lack of proper stimulation, and would become happier and self-controlled after a period of time in a Montessori Class.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for Moreau Montessori School?
The application deadline for Moreau Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 1/17/2015
We highly recommend Moreau Montessori school! the staff is fantastic and dedicated to their jobs. the curriculum is engaging to all types of students and the children are in a wonderful environment where they go beyond the three ''Rs'' and are taught independence, corporation, manors, and much more.
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