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Ferndale Montessori Center

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Ferndale, MI

400 W Marshall St, Ferndale, MI 48220

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 64% of preschools in Michigan
  • Serving families in Ferndale since at least 2011

Ferndale Montessori Center is a Montessori school in Ferndale, Michigan, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 10 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of preschool programs in Michigan. Enrollment has grown about 67% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 182 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
10
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 6 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
182 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of preschool programs in Michigan (2 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 65% of preschool programs in Michigan.
    • Compared with 23 preschool programs in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    6’11–129’13–146’15–1611’17–1810’19–2010’21–2210’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K52
    K10

    Student body

    White80%
    Asian20%

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    Questions about Ferndale Montessori Center

    What grades does Ferndale Montessori Center serve?

    Ferndale Montessori Center serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Ferndale Montessori Center?

    About 10 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Ferndale Montessori Center?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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