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Children's House Montessori

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6

Rapid City, SD

3520 W Main St, Rapid City, SD 57702

Overall grade: B+

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  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Rapid City since at least 2011

In Rapid City, South Dakota, Children's House Montessori is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 45 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 96% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 161 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
45
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
Coed · 26 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
161 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 53% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    23’11–1218’13–1418’15–1613’17–1824’19–2034’21–2245’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K42
    K10
    110
    26
    35
    48
    53
    63

    Student body

    White93%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

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    What grades does Children's House Montessori serve?

    Children's House Montessori serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Children's House Montessori?

    About 45 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Children's House Montessori?

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