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Sunny Hollow Montessori

636 Mississippi River Blvd S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Sunny Hollow is an AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) accredited school providing authentic Montessori programs to approximately 180 children aged 16 months (toddler) through 14 years (junior high).
Sunny Hollow is in a beautiful location adjacent to Temple of Aaron on Mississippi Blvd. in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia and other mild learning differences
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Sunny Hollow Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies in accordance with the program. Check the Tuition & Fees section of the website for more information.
Admissions Director
Henry Horne
Admissions Associate
Jessica Ostrov

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chinese Lessons, Spanish Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga

School Notes

  • Our History: Sunny Hollow Montessori was founded in 1981 by Mary Sue Dobbin. The school is established as a non-profit organization, is directed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and is accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale.
  • Our Mission: Sunny Hollow Montessori engages each child in his or her education and nurtures the child's unique character, cultivating independence, inspiring community relations and promoting respect for self, other and the environment.
  • Originally founded as Montessori Preschool, Sunny Hollow now serves children age 16 months through 14 years.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sunny Hollow Montessori offer a summer program?
Yes, Sunny Hollow Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for Sunny Hollow Montessori?
The application deadline for Sunny Hollow Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $13,441 for elementary schools and $22,606 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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