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Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8

Hammond, IN

5935 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

Overall grade: A-

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Hammond
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in Hammond since at least 2011

Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse is a Montessori school in Hammond, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 93 students and around 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
93
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 52 girls, 41 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

    • Larger than 64% of Montessori elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 22 Montessori elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    95’11–12107’13–14113’15–16101’17–1882’19–20105’21–2293’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K72
    K21
    T11
    114
    216
    314
    416
    54
    66
    81

    Student body

    Two or more races37%
    Hispanic or Latino22%
    Black22%
    White14%
    Asian6%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

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

    More about Indiana'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 Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse

    What grades does Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse serve?

    Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse?

    About 93 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse?

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

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