Macdonald Montessori Center in Saint Paul, MN, is a co鈥揺d Montessori school serving kindergarten with a total enrollment of 40 students.
The school operates with one full鈥搕ime teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 40:1.
Macdonald Montessori Center is a nonsectarian program affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The center serves the Saint Paul community with a focus on early learning in a city environment.
Compared to nearby Saint Paul private schools, Macdonald Montessori Center offers a smaller kindergarten program with limited staff.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 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 Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
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 Macdonald Montessori Center?
The application deadline for Macdonald Montessori Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/11/2021
The info isn't quite right on this page so don't let that deter you from looking into MMS further. Care from 6 weeks to school age, state licensing requirement ratio- higher grades are 10:1. We started with MMS four months prior to the Covid pandemic. Every day leading up to the pandemic, and since, has been nothing short of a great experience. Their teachers are passionate and you can tell they are strongly supported. Our son has grown tremendously and we would recommend to anyone.
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