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Oak Farm Montessori School

502 Lemper Rd Avilla, IN 46710
Tel: (260) 897-4270
www.oakfarm.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked IN School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,665
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: Sep. 1 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Oak Farm Montessori School Photo #1 - Oak Farm Montessori is the ONLY infant through high school dual accredited Montessori School in the United States. In addition, our program boasts a 150+ acre campus; rich with opportunities. We invite you to visit our one of a kind campus to experience for yourself, the vision and values deeply rooted in our school for our students to thrive!
Oak Farm Montessori School Photo #2 - All of our students spend time exploring our diverse and welcoming campus.
Oak Farm Montessori School Photo #3 - Our Early Childhood classrooms are a prepared environment that are sized for the students they serve. Each classroom boasts a fully functioning kitchen and two child sized restrooms that allow children to be independent and successful in their endeavors.
Oak Farm Montessori School Photo #4 - Our Elementary classrooms offer the basic subjects, but also offer students the opportunity to research their own interests. Two teachers in each classroom allows independence and individualized lesson planning.
Oak Farm Montessori School Photo #5 - Our middle school, or Erdkinder program, immerses the adolescent in the living land. Each day they not only have academic work, but they care for the animals, greenhouse, and maintenance of the microeconomy of the program; learning the basics of running a profitable business in real time.
Oak Farm Montessori School Photo #6 - Opportunities abound in our Montessori high school program. Our groundbreaking high school integrates exploration, discovery, creativity, innovation and technology in all courses of study. Our high school program provides opportunities to use each individual's talents to impact and engage with society in powerful ways. We like to say we prepare students for life, not just a test.
Oak Farm Montessori School Photo #7 - Ecoliteracy is an important component of our Vision and Values for the school. Beginning in the Early Childhood program, students are introduced to the importance of caring for the world around them and the impact they can make in preserving the environment.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked IN School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,665
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: Sep. 1 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Oak Farm Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Highest average ACT score
Student Body
Largest student body

School Facts

School Type
Montessori School
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeOak Farm Montessori School
Nursery30
Pre-K62
Kind30
133
234
330
429
530
633
725
822
923
1015
1117
129
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ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Yes
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
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School Calendar
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Campus Size
150 acres

Student Body

Total Students
422 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
Average Class Size
24 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Sep. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,665
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Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade www.oakfarm.org
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,576
Admissions Director
Sarah Shanton-Cox
Application URL
Online Application
Endowment Size
$2 million

School Notes

  • Oak Farm Montessori School's mission is "To provide a Montessori environment that inspires students to reach their potential through meaningful work."
  • Our schools sits on a beautiful 150+ -acre campus in Avilla, Indiana.
  • Each building and outdoor space creates a peaceful, comfortable learning environment where students can excel.
  • Classrooms provide a home-like setting with natural lighting, wooden floors, and age-appropriate Montessori materials. Students are encouraged to engage with nature in our outdoor environments through guided activities appropriate to their age and stage of development.
  • School Motto: To provide a Montessori environment that inspires students to reach their potential through meaningful work.
  • School Mascot: Eagles
  • Only Dual accredited, infant through high school, premiere Montessori school in the United States.
  • Montessori trained lead teachers in each classroom.
  • 12:1 Student to Teacher ratio.
  • 150+ acres with 10 distinct habitats
  • Bus Service from three stops in Fort Wayne
  • Nine sports offered throughout the year for students in 5th - 12th grade.
  • Nutritious meals prepared by our chef and sous chef daily
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Oak Farm Montessori School cost?
Oak Farm Montessori School's tuition is approximately $10,665 for private students.
Does Oak Farm Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Oak Farm Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Oak Farm Montessori School offer?
Oak Farm Montessori School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Track and Field.
What is Oak Farm Montessori School's ranking?
Oak Farm Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest average ACT score and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Oak Farm Montessori School?
The application deadline for Oak Farm Montessori School is Sep. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Sep. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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