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Guidepost Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Saint Louis, MO

4150 Laclede Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B-Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest preschools in Missouri

In Saint Louis, Missouri, Guidepost Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 34 students attend, with roughly 34 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
34
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
34
Boys and girls
Coed · -6 girls, 40 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 84% of preschool programs in Missouri.
    • Compared with 19 preschool programs in Missouri.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K34

    Student body

    White50%
    Asian26%
    Two or more races24%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society
    • Association Montessori Internationale

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Guidepost Montessori School whether it takes part.

    More about Missouri's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Guidepost Montessori School

    What grades does Guidepost Montessori School serve?

    Guidepost Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Guidepost Montessori School?

    About 34 students, with 34 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Guidepost Montessori School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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