Montessori Children's House
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–2
West Des Moines, IA
1505 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in West Des Moines
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Montessori Children's House is a Montessori school in West Des Moines, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. It has about 13 students and around 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 170 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–2
- Students
- 13
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 8 girls, 5 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- Association Montessori Internationale
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Montessori Children's House whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
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 Montessori Children's House
What grades does Montessori Children's House serve?
Montessori Children's House serves grades Pre-K–2.
How many students attend Montessori Children's House?
About 13 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori Children's House?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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