Red Cottage Montessori School in Red Wing, MN serves 50 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with three teachers supporting the current enrollment.
Approximately 29% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Red Cottage Montessori operates as a nonsectarian Montessori program without affiliation to any membership associations.
The school is one of several rural private schools within 15 miles offering early childhood and elementary education options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Red Cottage Montessori School?
The application deadline for Red Cottage Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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