Mountain Montessori in Avon, CO, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving students through kindergarten with a total enrollment of 40 in a town–based setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 4 teachers, supporting a small student body.
Founded in 2004, Mountain Montessori offers rolling admissions and a casual dress code.
Annual tuition for kindergarten is $15,201, with an available summer program costing $3,900.
The school is affiliated with multiple Montessori organizations including the American Montessori Society and Association Montessori Internationale.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,201
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2004
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,201
Tuition Notes
We have a montly tuition payment plan and we take part in UPK.
Summer Program Cost
$3,900
Summer Program Cost Notes
Our summer consists of 3 blocks, each lasting 4 weeks, starting in early June and ending in the 3rd or 4th week of summer. Participation is optional and billed monthly.
Admissions Director
Martha Teien
School Notes
- In an authentic Montessori environment, we use an educational method that supports and addresses the nature of the child. The nature of the child is not a theoretical construct, but it is based upon Maria Montessori's detailed and lengthy observation of the child.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mountain Montessori cost?
Mountain Montessori's tuition is approximately $15,201 for private students and $3,900 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for Mountain Montessori?
The application deadline for Mountain Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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