Parkway Montessori in Kansas City, MO enrolls 40 students in a co–ed, nonsectarian Montessori program serving preschool through 2nd grade in a large city setting.
Founded in 2017, the school operates with one teacher and reports a student–teacher ratio of 40:1.
The student body includes approximately 20% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity in the urban neighborhood of Parkdale Walden.
Parkway Montessori is a small program focused on early childhood education, with 10 students enrolled in K–12 grade levels.
The school is located near other Montessori and private schools, including Clay–Platte Montessori School and Martin Luther Academy, within a few miles of central Kansas City.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 20%
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
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A place for children to grow, learn, laugh and love with one another
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Parkway Montessori often compared to?
Parkway Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther Academy, Clay-Platte Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Parkway Montessori?
The application deadline for Parkway Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Parkway Montessori located?
Parkway Montessori is located in the Parkdale Walden neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other private schools located in Parkdale Walden.
Related Schools
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People that viewed Parkway Montessori also viewed these schools: Clay-Platte Montessori School and Global Montessori Academy.
The nearest high school to Parkway Montessori is Clay-Platte Montessori School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Therese School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christ Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten (1.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Clay-Platte Montessori School ![Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo]( "Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Global Montessori Academy
Montessori School
707 W 47th St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(913) 544-1041
Kansas City, MO 64112
(913) 544-1041
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
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