Located in Holland, MI, Lakeside Montessori enrolls 35 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, small city鈥揵ased Montessori setting.
Founded in 1987, the school provides early learning programs with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 35:1 and a total of one teacher on staff.
The faculty includes 80% of teachers with advanced degrees, ranking the school among the top 20% in Michigan for teacher qualifications.
Approximately 20% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Lakeside Montessori holds memberships with the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lakeside Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A World of Opportunity
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lakeside Montessori often compared to?
Lakeside Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Learning Tree Montessori by visitors of our site.
What is Lakeside Montessori's ranking?
Lakeside Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Lakeside Montessori?
The application deadline for Lakeside Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Lakeside Montessori also viewed these schools: Holland Christian Middle School and Lighthouse Early Learning Academy.
The nearest high school to Lakeside Montessori is Holland Adventist Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holland Christian Rose Park Elementary Christian (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holland KinderCare (0.8 miles away)
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Location
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Holland Christian Middle School
(Christian)
850 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Lighthouse Early Learning Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holland Christian Middle School
(Christian)
850 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Lighthouse Early Learning Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Early Learning Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holland KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
500 Century Ln
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 546-5000
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 546-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Holland Christian Rose Park Elementary Christian
(Christian)
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holland Adventist Academy ![Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy]( "Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 24 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Side Christian School
(Christian)
913 Pine Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3632
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3632
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 179 students
Calvary Schools Of Holland
(Christian)
518 Plasman Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holland Adventist Academy ![Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy]( "Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 24 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Schools Of Holland
(Christian)
518 Plasman Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
950 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 298-9309
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 298-9309
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Libertas Christian School ![Libertas Christian School Photo]( "Libertas Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
5181 64th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
5900 48th Avenue
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1820
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1820
11.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Sports: 15
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holland Christian Rose Park Elementary Christian
(Christian)
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holland Adventist Academy ![Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy]( "Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 24 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Side Christian School
(Christian)
913 Pine Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3632
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3632
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 179 students
Calvary Schools Of Holland
(Christian)
518 Plasman Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holland Christian Middle School
(Christian)
850 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holland KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
500 Century Ln
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 546-5000
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 546-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Holland Christian Rose Park Elementary Christian
(Christian)
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Side Christian School
(Christian)
913 Pine Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3632
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3632
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 179 students
Holland Heights KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
10240 Adams St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 748-9932
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 748-9932
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Lighthouse Early Learning Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
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8/
Top 30%10
1394 Adams St
Glenn, MI 49416
(269) 512-7970
Glenn, MI 49416
(269) 512-7970
9332.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
261 Randolph St
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
9333.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
9334.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
9334.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Wisconsin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5700
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5700
9334.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
School Reviews
5 2/17/2013
Lakeside Montessori is the absolute best Montessori pre-school in Holland. Experienced, highly qualified teachers who are exceptional with their ability to provide an educational environment in which the children grow. My two children would not be where they are today without this program.
5 10/6/2012
hi my son is 7 years old i was wondering about your school and if i liked this school how could i get my son to join?
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