Mt. Sopris Montessori School serves 98 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student:teacher of Mt. Sopris Montessori School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Follow the Child
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mt. Sopris Montessori School?
The application deadline for Mt. Sopris Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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