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 Facts (2026)
- 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
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: EDUCATION WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Star Montessori School often compared to?
North Star Montessori School is 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Bartholomew School ![St. Bartholomew School Photo]( "St. Bartholomew School Photo")
(Catholic)
1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Cummins Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
Central Avenue KinderCare ![Central Avenue KinderCare Photo - Central Avenue KinderCare]( "Central Avenue KinderCare Photo - Central Avenue KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3625 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Inc #2
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Holiness Christian School
(Christian)
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Trinity Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7120 N County Road 875 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
16.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
17.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Christian)
710 E County Road 160 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5980
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5980
21.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Bartholomew School ![St. Bartholomew School Photo]( "St. Bartholomew School Photo")
(Catholic)
1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Holiness Christian School
(Christian)
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
6691 W State Road 46
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cummins Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
Central Avenue KinderCare ![Central Avenue KinderCare Photo - Central Avenue KinderCare]( "Central Avenue KinderCare Photo - Central Avenue KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3625 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Inc #2
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6045 E State St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-6504
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-6504
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brown County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 S Schoolhouse Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
9072.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Brown County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 School House Lane
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6606
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6606
9072.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
9074 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Sprunica Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3611 Sprunica Rd
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
9075.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3990 W Division Rd
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 422-5223
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 422-5223
9076.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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