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%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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
Suncrest Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1608 W Kyger St
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-6265
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-6265
9153.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1910 S Jackson St
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-3822
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-3822
9153.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Green Meadows Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S Jackson St
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-3233
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-3233
9153.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frankfort High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Maish Rd
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 654-8545
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 654-8545
9154.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frankfort Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
329 N Maish Rd
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-3321
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-3321
9154.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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