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Northside Montessori

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6

Indianapolis, IN

1224 E 52nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Indianapolis
  • Smaller classes than 86% of Montessori schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011

In Indianapolis, Indiana, Northside Montessori is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 22 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Montessori elementary schools in Indiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 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–6
Students
22
Teachers
5.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4
Boys and girls
Coed · 17 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of Montessori elementary schools in Indiana (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Montessori elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 22 Montessori elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    34’11–1230’13–1421’15–1654’17–189’19–2019’21–2222’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K79
    K11
    12
    23
    32
    42
    51
    61

    Student body

    White86%
    Black5%
    Asian5%
    Two or more races5%

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

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

    More about Indiana'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 Northside Montessori

    What grades does Northside Montessori serve?

    Northside Montessori serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Northside Montessori?

    About 22 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Northside Montessori?

    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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