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Northfield Montessori

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Northfield, MN

340 Montessori Ct, Northfield, MN 55057

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 2 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Northfield since at least 2011

Northfield Montessori is an early childhood program in Northfield, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 8 students and around 2 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 14% since 2011–12. Students attend about 11 hours a day, 190 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
8
Teachers
3.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 4 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 11 hours
School year
190 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 53% of preschool programs in Minnesota (2 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 56% of preschool programs in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 36 preschool programs in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    7’11–1211’13–1426’15–1653’17–185’19–207’21–228’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K125
    K8

    Student body

    White100%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

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

    More about Minnesota'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 Northfield Montessori

    What grades does Northfield Montessori serve?

    Northfield Montessori serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Northfield Montessori?

    About 8 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Northfield Montessori?

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

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