Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Little Explorers Montessori School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2006
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Little Explorers Christian Montessori School is dedicated to developing in children their unique and individual potential through an environment rich in exploration and discovery.
- We believe by allowing children to move at their own pace in relation to their interests and readiness, their natural love for learning, of challenges and of friends will be developed into essential skills for success in both school and life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Little Explorers Montessori School often compared to?
Little Explorers Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Andrew The Apostle by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Little Explorers Montessori School?
The application deadline for Little Explorers Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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