Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Carmel Montessori Schools
About the School
- Carmel Montessori School is located on the beautiful campus of St. Christopher's Church in Carmel, Indiana.
- We are fully accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) preschool through kindergarten.
- The school is open to any child 3 years old through Kindergarten.
- St. Christopher's is located on the Northeast corner of Main Street and Meridian (US 31), with woods and wide open spaces surrounding it.
- Our directress, Emily Rudicel, is AMS certified, with 14 years Montessori head-teaching experience.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
Every child is a different kind of flower.
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carmel Montessori Schools often compared to?
Carmel Montessori Schools is often viewed alongside schools like Clay Montessori School Of Main Street Carmel by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Carmel Montessori Schools?
The application deadline for Carmel Montessori Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: Carmel Montessori Schools vs. Clay Montessori School Of Main Street Carmel
The nearest high school and elementary school to Carmel Montessori Schools is Transitions Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Peter Rabbit Nursery School (0.5 miles away)
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Gr: 7-12 | 78 students
Alternative School
11075 N Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 805-1800
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
10837 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 414-4458
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool
11540 N Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-4000
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
525 Congressional Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
1420 Chase Court
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students
Alternative School
11075 N Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 805-1800
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
525 Congressional Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
1420 Chase Court
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Christian
1010 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46082
(317) 903-7906
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 34
2825 W 116th Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-4475
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students
Alternative School
11075 N Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 805-1800
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
525 Congressional Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
1420 Chase Court
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 77 students
Montessori School
2150 W 96th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 575-8733
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Christian
1010 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46082
(317) 903-7906
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
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10837 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 414-4458
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool
11540 N Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-4000
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
525 Congressional Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 158 students
Daycare / Preschool
780 W Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 848-8771
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
91 W 91st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 818-8126
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Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9225
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(317) 539-9225
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540 Osborne St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
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Gr: PK-2 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62%)
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206 N Meridian St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
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Gr: 3-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
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(765) 482-5940
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(765) 482-5940
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