Montessori Genesis II School (Closed 2016)

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Montessori Genesis II School (Closed 2016)

3529 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori Genesis II School
Nursery	6
Pre-K	8
Kind	5
1	7
2	6
3	3
4	5

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Year Founded

1976

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

40 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

school uniforms

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,990

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

African DanceAfrican Percussion Music

ChessKarate

School Notes

Montessori Genesis II School was founded in 1976 by sixteen working class families.
It is a family oriented independent private school.
MGII is located near many of Philadelphia's premier educational and cultural institutions (e.g. Durham Free Library, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Zoo).
Its primary class (pre-k and kindergarten) is a Montessori classroom.
The elementary classes (1st/2nd and 3rd/4th) are influenced by the Montessori philosophy and method and use the best of educational pedagogy to prepare and launch outstanding young people.
When students graduate from 4th grade they test into Philadelphia's magnet schools (e.g. Masterman) and private schools (Shipley, Agnes Irwin, Friends' Central, etc.) The school's mission is to offer high quality education at an affordable cost.

MGII offers afterschool and summer programs. Afterschool includes homework help, music, karate, chess, and movies. The summer program offers these classes, as well as, academic enrichment, swimming, fieldtrips, arts and crafts, and a wide variety of activities related to the annual summer program theme. Children have a relaxed and fun place to spend these hours. Their parents have peace of mind knowing that their children are in a safe and enriched environment. As an urban school, MGII can take advantage of the resources of the city through fieldtrips, classes, overnight adventures and so much more.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Montessori Genesis II School?

The application deadline for Montessori Genesis II School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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