Step By Step Montessori Schools is a group of Montessori schools and child care centers initially formed in 1991 with four locations.
We serve children ages 6 weeks to 6 years and offer a variety of programs, either full-time or part-time, before and after school, to suit the needs of any family.
The philosophy of Step By Step Montessori is to help each child develop a positive self-image within this carefully planned environment.
The child also develops the necessary skills required for a life time of creative learning.
Children carry within themselves the potential for what they can be.
In order for the child to develop physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual capacities he or she must have freedom.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$15,000 - $19,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Step By Step Montessori Schools is a group of Montessori schools and child care centers initially formed in 1991 with four locations.
- We serve children ages 6 weeks to 6 years and offer a variety of programs, either full-time or part-time, before and after school, to suit the needs of any family.
- The philosophy of Step By Step Montessori is to help each child develop a positive self-image within this carefully planned environment.
- The child also develops the necessary skills required for a life time of creative learning.
- Children carry within themselves the potential for what they can be.
- In order for the child to develop physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual capacities he or she must have freedom.
- Infants: 1:4
- Toddler: 1:7
- Preschool: 1:10
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska cost?
Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
What schools are Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska often compared to?
Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska is often viewed alongside schools like Jonathan Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska?
The application deadline for Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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112090 Hundertmark Road
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The International School Of Minnesota ![The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota]( "The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota")
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The International School Of Minnesota ![The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota]( "The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota")
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
112090 Hundertmark Road
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The International School Of Minnesota ![The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota]( "The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota")
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Breakaway Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 199 students
1981 Bavaria Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
112090 Hundertmark Road
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Chanhassen
Daycare / Preschool
8950 Crossroads Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-2590
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-2590
4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 37 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1981 Bavaria Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Tuition listed
The International School Of Minnesota ![The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota]( "The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota")
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12007 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 856-0103
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 856-0103
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Breakaway Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 199 students
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Hubert Catholic School
(Catholic)
8201 Main Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapel Hill Academy ![Chapel Hill Academy Photo]( "Chapel Hill Academy Photo")
(Christian)
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
2700 17th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3387
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3387
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
112090 Hundertmark Road
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Chanhassen
Daycare / Preschool
8950 Crossroads Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-2590
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-2590
4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 37 students Tuition listed
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
4.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Children Of Tomorrow
Daycare / Preschool
1490 Lake Dr W
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 448-7829
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 448-7829
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Engler Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7400
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7400
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7600
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7600
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Alternative School
303 E 6th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8213
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8213
1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112050 Hundertmark Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Special Education School
401 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8077
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8077
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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