About the School
- The Children's Garden Montessori School was established in 1998, The Children's Garden seeks to follow the discoveries of Dr. Maria Montessori.
- Raymin and Janice Harp founded the school with the assistance of a group of caring families who were dedicated to an authentic implementation of the Montessori education.
- We are proud to be one of only a few schools in Indiana to be fully recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale.
- T.C.G. is registered with the state of Indiana as a non-public school.
- Children of mixed ages and abilities work together in a Montessori class.
- Each child is treated as an individual, and is offered lessons that build on their interests, and fit their developmental needs.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Children's Garden Montessori School was established in 1998, The Children's Garden seeks to follow the discoveries of Dr. Maria Montessori. Raymin and Janice Harp founded the school with the assistance of a group of caring families who were dedicated to an authentic implementation of the Montessori education. We are proud to be one of only a few schools in Indiana to be fully recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale. T.C.G. is registered with the state of Indiana as a non-public school. Children of mixed ages and abilities work together in a Montessori class. Each child is treated as an individual, and is offered lessons that build on their interests, and fit their developmental needs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Childrens Garden?
The application deadline for The Childrens Garden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Childrens Garden is Temple Christian School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Fd Reese Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
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Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 3 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1599 East Sycamore St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 459-5201
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Christian
1801 W Zartman Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 456-1550
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
610 W Alto Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-9768
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Catholic
3155 S 200 W
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 865-9960
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
705 E Southway Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 864-6466
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Baptist
1700 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 452-3426
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3007 E Carter St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 459-4662
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Mennonite
5169 N 600 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 628-7640
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 13 students
Brethren
711 E Columbia St
Flora, IN 46929
(765) 379-2518
Distance: 22.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
Christian
1234 Rossville Ave
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 656-9327
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 3 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1599 East Sycamore St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 459-5201
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Christian
1801 W Zartman Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 456-1550
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Catholic
3155 S 200 W
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 865-9960
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
705 E Southway Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 864-6466
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Baptist
1700 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 452-3426
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 3 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1599 East Sycamore St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 459-5201
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Christian
1801 W Zartman Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 456-1550
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
610 W Alto Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-9768
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Catholic
3155 S 200 W
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 865-9960
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
705 E Southway Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 864-6466
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 W Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2326 W Jefferson St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 455-8000
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 455-8000
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Kokomo High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S Berkley
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
2501 S. Berkley Rd.
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8000
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8000
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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