North Star Montessori is a non-profit private school dedicated to providing quality education for children between the ages of 2 years and 6 years old.
Our mission is to provide a warm, caring community where children learn through curiosity, wonder and inquiry where the spirit of cooperation, compassion, creativity and harmony is awakened and nurtured.
We are a warm and supportive community of students, teachers and parents and we are proud of our highly diverse student body.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked IN School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
North Star Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2001
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Star Montessori School often compared to?
North Star Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abc Learning Centre, Inc (dba Abc-stewart School) by visitors of our site.
What is North Star Montessori School's ranking?
North Star Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for North Star Montessori School?
The application deadline for North Star Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: North Star Montessori School vs. Abc Learning Centre, Inc (dba Abc-stewart School)
The nearest high school to North Star Montessori School is Columbus Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Bartholomew School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cummins Child Development Center (1.3 miles away)
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St. Bartholomew School![St. Bartholomew School Photo]( "St. Bartholomew School Photo")
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 387 students 1.1 miles 1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
1.1
K-8
387
Cummins Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 260 students 1.3 miles 650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
1.3
PK-K
260
Central Avenue KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 22 students 1.4 miles 3625 Central Ave.
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
1.4
NS-PK
22
Central Avenue KinderCare![Central Avenue KinderCare Photo - Central Avenue KinderCare]( "Central Avenue KinderCare Photo - Central Avenue KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 58 students 1.4 miles 3625 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
1.4
NS-PK
58
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
Grades: PK-12 | 221 students 1.7 miles 3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
1.7
PK-12
221
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