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Chesterton Montessori School

135 W. Lincoln Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304
Where children love to learn  Individualized educational approach  Learning through hands-on materials
Promoting independence in children  Learning every day living skills

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Yearly tuition with discounts for one-time annual payment. Monthly payments also available. Multichild discount
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer care tuition is on a weekly basis. Families can choose which weeks are needed, half-day and full-day availability.

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubCooking Club
French ClubYoga


Arts and Music Programs:
Music

School Notes

  • School Motto: Education should no longer be mostly imparting knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentials.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Chesterton Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Porter County, IN is $13,156 for elementary schools and $12,086 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Porter County, IN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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