Growing Concern School (2026 Profile)

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Growing Concern School

539 Railroad Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372

Tel: (570) 629-2754

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The Growing Concern is a Non-profit 草榴社区 Academic School Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Established in 1978, we have been using the Montessori Method of Educating Children Ages 3 to 10 for more than 35 years.

The Growing Concern School serves the Pocono Mountains Region of Northeast Pennsylvania including Monroe County, Pike County, Carbon County, Northampton County, as well as the Lehigh Valley and Western New Jersey. Elementary and kindergarten students are eligible for transportation from the Pocono Mountain, Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and Pleasant Valley School Districts.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 49 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

1978

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

49 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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Growing Concern School is often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame Elementary School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Growing Concern School?

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

School Reviews

5 4/27/2020

I love this school and the education that my son is receiving. So many great friend and memories being made!

- Posted by Parent - RGaun

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 49 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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