Verna Montessori School is a child-centered non-denominational AMI school for children ages 3-14.
It is administered by the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception.
The faculty offers the purity of the advanced Montessori philosophy and is strongly committed to share with the children healthy Christian values.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 93 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
1969
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call for current tuition information.
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning is independent, and children work in their own way.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Verna Montessori School often compared to?
Verna Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Carmel Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Verna Montessori School?
The application deadline for Verna Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Verna Montessori School is Mt. Carmel Christian School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John The Baptist School (2.0 miles away)
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Miles
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Grades: PK-10 | 83 students 13 miles 538 Rugh Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 853-8308
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 853-8308
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Grades: K-8 | 203 students 23.6 miles 153 Lupine Lane
Rector, PA 15677
(724) 238-6652
Rector, PA 15677
(724) 238-6652
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203
School Reviews
5 2/27/2023
Verna Montessori School has been such a positive for our family. We are in our 2nd year and have had a great experience. The Sisters are wonderful and the learning environment allows each child to thrive uniquely. The school has worked with us to help accommodate some medical issues our son has, which has been a huge relief. There is such a sense of community in this school, which has even further enriched our experience.
5 2/14/2023
We are halfway through our second year at Verna Montessori School and my husband and I both agree that enrolling our son was the best thing we could have done for him. His confidence has skyrocketed, his focus and retention are fabulous, he is learning wonderful communication skills, and is years ahead of a traditional public school curriculum. Our E is 5 and he's flying through his multiplication homework (that he asked for because he wants to do more!) and has better handwriting than many adults I know. He wants to learn and Verna Montessori gives him the space and encouragement that he needs. Without this school, we would have never known he was capable of so much at such a young age. We HIGHLY recommend it!
5 2/14/2023
The family environment is great. The educational qualities are above and beyond at this school.
5 1/29/2021
The Verna Montessori School is the best foundation for a parent can give a child. Learning to be independent, thinking outside the box, learning to solve problems 5 different ways, developing self-esteem, public speaking, home and life skills, confidence... You can tell a Montessori child in any crowd. VMS gave my children a solid foundation from PreK through 8th grade. It was the best thing I ever did for my kids. 20 year later my kids say the same thing too. The sisters rock.
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