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Northside Montessori

1224 E. 52nd St Indianapolis, IN 46205

Tel: (317) 251-2979

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 44 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 44 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Northside Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Northside Montessori
Pre-K	26
Kind	6
1	5
2	2
3	3
4	2

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Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

44 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Tara Franke

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Guitar Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Crouching TigersJump Bunch

School Notes

Northside Montessori School is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, near the historic Meridian Kessler Neighborhood and near Broad Ripple.
In operation since 1986, NMS provides classic Montessori education for pre-school through 6th grade students. The school and staff are dedicated to providing a nurturing and prepared environment that allows for educating the whole child through independence and curiosity.

Our devoted staff has over 85 years of combined experience. They have a passion for the Montessori philosophy and strive to nurture and support all the children, thus allowing them to have a natural love of learning and a never ending curiosity.
NMS offers a traditional ten-month school curriculum and a summer day camp. The school curriculum consists of practical life, sensorial, math, language, cultural, science, art, music and a foreign language at all levels.
Summer camp consists of themes chosen by the staff, some academics, reading activities, and a lot of fun! Summer camp is for past students, present students and students enrolled for the next school year.
Please email or call us, we would love to share more information about our school.

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What is Northside Montessori's ranking?

Northside Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Northside Montessori?

The application deadline for Northside Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Northside Montessori located?

Northside Montessori is located in the Canterbury Chatard neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other private schools located in Canterbury Chatard.

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The average private school tuition in Indianapolis, IN is $11,006 for elementary schools and $13,057 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Indianapolis, IN is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).