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Smithville Montessori Academy II

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1

Smithville, MO

14450 N US Highway 169 Ste B, Smithville, MO 64089

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher

Smithville Montessori Academy II is a Montessori school in Smithville, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 1st grade. It has about 33 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 65% since 2017–18. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 220 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–1
Students
33
Teachers
4.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 28 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
220 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of Montessori elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 13 Montessori elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    20’17–1817’19–2090’21–2233’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K56
    K18
    TK5
    T110

    Student body

    White94%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black3%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Smithville Montessori Academy II 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 Smithville Montessori Academy II

    What grades does Smithville Montessori Academy II serve?

    Smithville Montessori Academy II serves grades Pre-K–1.

    How many students attend Smithville Montessori Academy II?

    About 33 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Smithville Montessori Academy II?

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

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