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Littleton Montessori School

6653 W Chatfield Ave
Littleton, CO 80128
Columbine Montessori school opened its doors in 1976 and has served the South Jefferson County and Columbine areas since.
The school has been licensed under the same ownership and location since 1984, making it one of the senior preschools in the state.
The school is small, no more than 35 children at any time.
In some contexts small can mean challenge. We have capitalized on small to develop a tightly focused academic program unique among our peers.
We start with the Montessori precepts and materials, a phonetic approach to language arts, and the individual attention that is the hallmark of any quality child development program.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Columbine Montessori school opened its doors in 1976 and has served the South Jefferson County and Columbine areas since. The school has been licensed under the same ownership and location since 1984, making it one of the senior preschools in the state. The school is small, no more than 35 children at any time. In some contexts small can mean challenge. We have capitalized on small to develop a tightly focused academic program unique among our peers. We start with the Montessori precepts and materials, a phonetic approach to language arts, and the individual attention that is the hallmark of any quality child development program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Littleton Montessori School?
The application deadline for Littleton Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Littleton Montessori School located?
Littleton Montessori School is located in the Columbine Hills neighborhood of Littleton, CO.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Littleton, CO is $17,771 for elementary schools and $13,944 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Littleton, CO is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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