The Maria Montessori Center in Farmington, MI, serves 106 students in grades PK through 6 within a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
With a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 and a teaching staff of 9, the school provides education across early childhood and elementary grade levels.
The school has a student body representing 85% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for diversity.
The Maria Montessori Center offers coeducational Montessori instruction in a small–city setting without religious affiliation.
Families seeking a Farmington Montessori school for preschool through sixth grade can consider this option with enrollment under 110 students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Maria Montessori Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Maria Montessori Center?
The application deadline for The Maria Montessori Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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