Minnetonka Montessori was formed at the Excelsior Congregational Church in 1963 by a group of local parents.
In 1968, Nancy Tampoe arrived from Sri Lanka and was instrumental in promoting the true Montessori method at many of the Montessori schools in the area.
She was trained directly by Maria Montessori and our current directress worked closely with Nancy for many years.
Minnetonka Montessori continues to be a parent-run, non-profit, non-discriminatory organization.
Classes still meet at the Congregational Church at 471 3rd Street in downtown Excelsior.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
2 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
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 Minnetonka Montessori?
The application deadline for Minnetonka Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Minnetonka Montessori is Holy Family Catholic High School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John The Baptist Catholic Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
23290 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5181
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5181
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Excelsior KinderCare![Excelsior KinderCare Photo - Excelsior KinderCare]( "Excelsior KinderCare Photo - Excelsior KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
17701 Old Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 474-9592
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 474-9592
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Chanhassen KinderCare![Chanhassen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Chanhassen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7805 Great Plains Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
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