Lawrence Montessori School vs. Raintree Montessori School
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Overview
Located in Lawrence, KS, Lawrence Montessori School is a co–ed Montessori program serving kindergarten students in a small city neighborhood.
The school enrolls 4 students with a student–teacher ratio of 2:1, supported by 2 teachers.
Founded in 2010, Lawrence Montessori School operates as a nonsectarian early learning program in West Lawrence.
Annual tuition is $10,000, which is below the local average for elementary private schools in Lawrence. Summer school programs are available to enrolled students.
Founded in 1978 in a vacant church building surrounded by green fields and grazing cattle, Raintree is a private school which implements the Montessori philosophy of education.
Raintree offers half, extended and full-day classes for children ages 3-6 years.
In 1986 a full-day toddler class was added for children 18 months to age 3.
In 1992 Raintree expanded its program to included the elementary child, and now offers an ungraded Montessori elementary program for children ages 6-12.
In addition to the regular program, Raintree offers a summer camp for both Raintree students and those in Lawrence and surrounding communities.
Raintree's Toddler Community and Children's Houses are licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Grades Offered
K-K
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
2010
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Students Body
Total Students
4 students
400 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
162
Kindergarten Students
4
33
Grade 1 Students
-
37
Grade 2 Students
-
35
Grade 3 Students
-
42
Grade 4 Students
-
29
Grade 5 Students
-
20
Grade 6 Students
-
28
Grade 7 Students
-
14
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,000
$16,104