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Montessori School of Greater Lafayette

Montessori school · Grades K–6

West Lafayette, IN

2552 Soldiers Home Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 77% of Montessori schools in Indiana
  • Growing: enrollment up 159% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in West Lafayette since at least 2011

In West Lafayette, Indiana, Montessori School of Greater Lafayette is a Montessori school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 101 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Montessori elementary schools in Indiana. Enrollment is up about 159% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
101
Teachers
21.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 51 girls, 50 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of Montessori elementary schools in Indiana (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 68% of Montessori elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 22 Montessori elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    39’11–1228’13–1471’15–1634’17–1840’19–2049’21–22101’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K56
    111
    216
    39
    44
    54
    61

    Student body

    White65%
    Asian25%
    Hispanic or Latino10%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Montessori School of Greater Lafayette 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 School of Greater Lafayette

    What grades does Montessori School of Greater Lafayette serve?

    Montessori School of Greater Lafayette serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend Montessori School of Greater Lafayette?

    About 101 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori School of Greater Lafayette?

    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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