Otis Montessori Academy in Portage, MI, serves 50 students in kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 1987, the school provides a Montessori co–educational program with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
The faculty includes seven teachers, with 50% holding advanced teaching credentials.
The school offers a summer program and maintains a casual dress code for its students.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Email or call us to inquire about current rates. It depends on the class that your student attends!
Summer Program Cost Notes
Email or call us to inquire about current rates. It depends on the number of days that your student attends!
Admissions Director
Kristin Green
School Notes
- Potty trained
- 2.5-6 years old
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Otis Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Otis Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Otis Montessori Academy is Hackett Catholic Prep (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Michael Lutheran School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Portage KinderCare (1.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Portage KinderCare ![Portage KinderCare Photo - Portage KinderCare]( "Portage KinderCare Photo - Portage KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
7455 Oakland Dr.
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-4816
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-4816
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4221 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-0116
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-0116
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
3.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
3.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
Providence Christian School
(Calvinist)
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
3.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
4 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
Kalamazoo Christian High School ![Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.]( "Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.")
(Calvinist)
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
5.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4221 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-0116
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-0116
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Providence Christian School
(Calvinist)
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
3.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
4 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Portage KinderCare ![Portage KinderCare Photo - Portage KinderCare]( "Portage KinderCare Photo - Portage KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
7455 Oakland Dr.
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-4816
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-4816
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4221 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-0116
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-0116
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Volinia Outcome Base School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54080 Gards Prairie Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
9298.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Bloomingdale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 E Willow St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3935
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3935
9300.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Bloomingdale Middle And High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
629 E Kalamazoo St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
9300.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Paw Paw Later Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
9301.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
512 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
9301.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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