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Moreau Montessori School

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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 Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Year Founded

1972

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

47 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and 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 and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Lorie Steele

Application URL

Online Application

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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What schools are Moreau Montessori School often compared to?

Moreau Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like River Oak Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

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).

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.

- Posted by Parent - vince

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Jefferson City, MO is $13,685 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).