Lighthouse Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
Idaho Falls, ID
756 S Foothill Rd, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Idaho Falls
- Serving families in Idaho Falls since at least 2011
In Idaho Falls, Idaho, Lighthouse Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. About 35 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 46% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Idaho has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–3
- Students
- 35
- Teachers
- 3.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in Idaho
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lighthouse Montessori School whether it takes part.
- Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit · 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 Lighthouse Montessori School
What grades does Lighthouse Montessori School serve?
Lighthouse Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–3.
How many students attend Lighthouse Montessori School?
About 35 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lighthouse Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Idaho has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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