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North Star Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Columbus, IN

2320 Midway St, Columbus, IN 47201

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 76% of preschools in Indiana
  • Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011

In Columbus, Indiana, North Star Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 5 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of preschool programs in Indiana. It has been listed in official private school records 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 Pre-K–K
Students
5
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 3 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 76% of preschool programs in Indiana (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of preschool programs in Indiana.
    • Compared with 34 preschool programs in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    13’11–127’13–1416’15–1641’17–1850’19–2020’21–225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K73
    K5

    Student body

    White80%
    Asian20%

    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 North Star Montessori School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
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    • 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 North Star Montessori School

    What grades does North Star Montessori School serve?

    North Star Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend North Star Montessori School?

    About 5 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at North Star Montessori School?

    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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