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Prairie Hill Montessori School

5.00 (1 review)

26070 2nd St E Zimmerman, MN 55398

Tel: (763) 856-5500

www.prairiehillmontessori.com

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 45 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 45 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2011

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

45 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

weekly

Summer Program Cost

$175

Summer Program Cost Notes

weekly

Admissions Director

Katherine Mary Curtis

Admissions Associate

Robert Curtis

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School Notes

At Prairie Hill Montessori, we nuture the whole child and guide their learning using authentic Montessori teaching methods.
Our dedicated teaching staff will respect and fulfill your child's educational, emotional, physical and social needs, while embracing their individuality.
Montessori philosophy believes that children learn best in a social environment that encourages individual growth.
Children direct and follow their own interests, under the guidance of trained Montessori teachers.
Classrooms are multi-aged to stimulate conversation, create community and allow older students to be role models and leaders.

We are a quality preschool and kindergarten program for children 33 months through age 6.
We offer licensed child care options for working families and are open 6 AM to 6 PM,
providing both before and after school care.

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How much does Prairie Hill Montessori School cost?

Prairie Hill Montessori School's tuition is approximately $175 for summer students.

When is the application deadline for Prairie Hill Montessori School?

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

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5 4/9/2020

All of our children have attended Prairie Hill. Ms. Katherine and her staff go above and beyond to connect with each and every child daily in their program. They instill the love of learning and play while preparing these little ones for kindergarten. This gem in Zimmerman has inspired and empowered our children to reach their full potential.

- Posted by Parent - Jen

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