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Montessori Community School

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Newark, OH

621 Country Club Dr, Newark, OH 43055

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only preschool in Newark
  • Smaller classes than 72% of preschools in Ohio
  • Serving families in Newark since at least 2011

In Newark, Ohio, Montessori Community School is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 6 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of preschool programs in Ohio. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 177 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
6
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 6 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 72% of preschool programs in Ohio (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of preschool programs in Ohio.
    • Compared with 75 preschool programs in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    13’11–127’13–1416’15–169’17–1810’19–207’21–226’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K11
    K6

    Student body

    White67%
    Black17%
    Two or more races17%

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

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

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    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 Community School

    What grades does Montessori Community School serve?

    Montessori Community School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Montessori Community School?

    About 6 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Community School?

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

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