Discovery Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
Princeton, MN
804 7th Ave S, Princeton, MN 55371
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori schools in Minnesota
- Serving families in Princeton since at least 2011
In Princeton, Minnesota, Discovery Montessori Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 61 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Montessori elementary schools in Minnesota. Enrollment is up about 1120% since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 6 hours, 170 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–7
- Students
- 61
- Teachers
- 11.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 30 girls, 31 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori elementary schools in Minnesota (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Montessori elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 12 Montessori elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Discovery Montessori Academy whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Discovery Montessori Academy
What grades does Discovery Montessori Academy serve?
Discovery Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend Discovery Montessori Academy?
About 61 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Discovery Montessori Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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