Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Southwest Montessori School
About the School
- Southwest Montessori School in Minneapolis, MN offers a nonsectarian Montessori early learning program serving preschool through kindergarten with a total enrollment of 24 students.
- The school operates in a large city setting in Southwest Minneapolis, providing education for grades PK–K in a co–ed environment.
- With 4 teachers on staff, Southwest Montessori maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 to support classroom instruction.
- The school is associated with Montessori organizations and emphasizes a nonsectarian approach in its curriculum.
- Located near several private schools in Minneapolis, Southwest Montessori serves families seeking a small, city–based Montessori preschool and kindergarten program.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 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
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Southwest Montessori School?
The application deadline for Southwest Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Southwest Montessori School located?
Southwest Montessori School is located in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 6 other private schools located in Southwest Minneapolis.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Southwest Montessori School is Yeshiva Of Minneapolis (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Carondelet Catholic (0.2 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS | 99 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 1
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5421 France Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 927-8400
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
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3708 W. 44th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 922-6727
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Montessori School
4100 W 42nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 929-4211
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
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4015 Inglewood Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-5304
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
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3115 Ottawa Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-8673
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
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4221 Sunset Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 915-9117
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
4015 Inglewood Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-5304
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
5071 Eden Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS | 99 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5421 France Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 927-8400
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3708 W. 44th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 922-6727
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Montessori School
4100 W 42nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 929-4211
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
4015 Inglewood Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-5304
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(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
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(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
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10/
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(612) 668-3180
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(612) 668-3180
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(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
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10/
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(612) 668-3280
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(612) 668-3280
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