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Montessori School of Denver

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8

Denver, CO

1460 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest of 14 Montessori schools in Colorado
  • The largest Montessori school in Denver
  • Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Denver since at least 2011

In Denver, Colorado, Montessori School of Denver is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 192 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 18% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
192
Teachers
28 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 94 girls, 98 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 92% of Montessori elementary schools in Colorado.
    • Compared with 13 Montessori elementary schools in Colorado.

    Students by survey year

    163’11–12170’13–14190’15–16195’19–20180’21–22192’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K149
    K44
    124
    230
    323
    425
    59
    618
    715
    84

    Student body

    White73%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian4%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society
    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    Questions about Montessori School of Denver

    What grades does Montessori School of Denver serve?

    Montessori School of Denver serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Montessori School of Denver?

    About 192 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori School of Denver?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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