Discovery Montessori Academy in Elk River, MN, offers co鈥揺ducational Montessori programs for students in grades PK through 5 within a town community setting.
The school enrolls 77 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 10 full鈥搕ime teachers.
The student body includes approximately 6.45% students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Elk River area.
Discovery Montessori Academy is affiliated with a Christian orientation and categorized as an other religious private school.
Among Elk River private schools serving early education, it provides an intimate learning environment compared to larger nearby options.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Discovery Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Discovery Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Discovery Montessori Academy is Solid Rock Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Andrew Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Tuition listed
1118 4th Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Solid Rock Christian Academy![Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.]( "Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.")
(Pentecostal)
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Rogers KinderCare![Rogers KinderCare Photo - Rogers KinderCare]( "Rogers KinderCare Photo - Rogers KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
14080 Northdale Blvd.
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 428-8973
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 428-8973
6.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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