The Montessori Center
The Montessori Center, founded in 1982, is a small school serving a maximum of 30 students and their families.
Specializing in an all day program, the school is housed in a lovely Victorian home in one of South Bend's historic districts.
A flexible, affordable program is designed to serve the need of today's children and their families.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Students: 26 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,390
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1
Top Rankings
The Montessori Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Cost
$1,542
Summer Program Cost Notes
Varies
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Average Class Size
26 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies dependent upon schedule: $6220 school year, 5 days per week, 8:30 - 3:30; $7731 school year plus summer camp, 5 days
Admissions Director
Margaret Kent
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gardening
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga
Gardening
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga
School Notes
- The head of school and head directress have a combined experience of 57 years at The Montesori Center thereby offering the children they serve stability and continutiy of guidance.
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The nearest high school to The Montessori Center is South Bend Junior Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Matthew Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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NS-8
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