The Montessori Center, founded in 1982, is a small school serving a maximum of 30 students and their families.
Specializing in an all day program, the school is housed in a lovely Victorian home in one of South Bend's historic districts.
A flexible, affordable program is designed to serve the need of today's children and their families.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Average Class Size
26 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies dependent upon schedule: $6220 school year, 5 days per week, 8:30 - 3:30; $7731 school year plus summer camp, 5 days
Summer Program Cost
$1,542
Summer Program Cost Notes
Varies
Admissions Director
Margaret Kent
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gardening
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga
School Notes
- The head of school and head directress have a combined experience of 57 years at The Montesori Center thereby offering the children they serve stability and continutiy of guidance.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Montessori Center cost?
The Montessori Center's tuition is approximately $6,390 for private students and $1,542 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for The Montessori Center?
The application deadline for The Montessori Center is Mar. 1.
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The nearest high school to The Montessori Center is Trinity School At Greenlawn (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Matthew Cathedral School (0.4 miles away)
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Good Shepherd Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
1101 E Jefferson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 288-0098
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 288-0098
1 miles
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(574) 256-5313
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 256-5313
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Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
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Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Great Lakes Montessori
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(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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