Rochester Montessori School
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 218 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1968 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 218 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 13% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess, FLL Robotics Team, Planting & Wildcrafting Arts and Music Programs: Drawing and Painting, Flag Football Recreational Athletic Programs: Amazing Athletes, Fencing, Tippi Toes Dance |
School Notes
- Rochester Montessori School was established in 1968 by a small group of parents seeking the best possible secular education for their children. After researching the possibilities, it was determined that the Montessori philosophy was the best option. Over the years, RMS has grown from its original class of twelve students to its present size of more than 200 children. With the investment of land in 2004 for a dedicated campus, long gone are the days of renting space. There will always be many fond memories of our early beginnings that included space at the Congregational Church, the Rochester Township Hall, Assisi Heights, Bethel Lutheran Church, and Christ United Methodist Church downtown. Today, RMS resides on a beautiful and serene 15 acre campus and it has served families in Rochester and the surrounding areas for nearly 50 years. The growth and success of RMS could not have happened without the support of our community. And, great pride is taken in the fact that the Montessori philosophy has been embraced and continues to thrive at RMS and the greater Rochester area.
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Rochester Montessori School is Lourdes High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holy Spirit School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Rochester Knowledge Beginnings (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Grades: NS-PK
1.8 miles
2801 Superior Dr NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-5006 1.8 NS-PK
n/a - Rochester Grades: 9-12 | 415 students
2.4 miles
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991 2.4 9-12
415 - RochesterPrimrose School Of RochesterAlternative SchoolGrades: PK-K | 100 students
2.6 miles
2600 2nd St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 424-2660 2.6 PK-K
100 - RochesterHoly Spirit School(Roman Catholic)Grades: NS-8 | 375 students
3 miles
5455 50th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8818 3 NS-8
375 - Rochester Grades: NS-PK | 400 students
3.2 miles
4400 55th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-4840 3.2 NS-PK
400
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