St. Joseph Montessori School was established in 1968 as a preschool preparation program for St. Joseph Academy which was operated by the Sisters of Notre Dame.
Since then, it has grown to a preschool-8th grade Montessori school specializing in helping students recognize their unique potential.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1993, 2004
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Mascot: Montessori Lions
- St. Joseph Montessori School was established in 1968 as a preschool preparation program for St. Joseph Academy which was operated by the Sisters of Notre Dame.
- Since then, it has grown to a preschool-8th grade Montessori school specializing in helping students recognize their unique potential.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Joseph Montessori School often compared to?
St. Joseph Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Clintonville Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Montessori School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joseph Montessori School located?
St. Joseph Montessori School is located in the Italian Village neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: PK-8 | 119 students 4.3 miles 3916 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4799
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4799
4.3
PK-8
119
Grades: NS-12 | 711 students 4.8 miles 3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
4.8
NS-12
711
Grades: NS-12 3.4 miles 65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
3.4
NS-12
n/a
New Beginnings Christian School
(Assembly of God)
Grades: PK-8 | 107 students 6.3 miles 492 Williams Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 497-3815
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 497-3815
6.3
PK-8
107
Grades: NS-12 7.7 miles 4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
7.7
NS-12
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
My daughter started at St. Joe's in 2003 as a rambunctious, energetic 3 year old. This spiring, she will graduate as a composed, confident 14 year old. As a parent of an ADHD child I cannot say enough about the teachers at SJMS. They helped to identify her learning issues and helped to develop a plan after she was diagnosed. If she had gone to any other school, I am confident that she would not be as confident and accomplished a learner that she is today.
This school (and the children who attend it) accepts all children no matter their look, size, religion, quirkiness, or other oddities. I love it.
5 2/15/2015
My daughter loves going to school. The teachers are well versed in Montessori theory and have allowed my child to develop at her own pace. She excels here.
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