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Southwest Montessori Academy

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Fort Wayne, IN

1625 Magnavox Way Ste B, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only preschool in Fort Wayne
  • Smaller classes than 74% of preschools in Indiana

In Fort Wayne, Indiana, Southwest Montessori Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 7 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of preschool programs in Indiana. 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–K
Students
7
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 4 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 74% of preschool programs in Indiana (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of preschool programs in Indiana.
    • Compared with 34 preschool programs in Indiana.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K33
    K7

    Student body

    White57%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Black14%
    Asian14%

    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 Southwest Montessori Academy 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 Southwest Montessori Academy

    What grades does Southwest Montessori Academy serve?

    Southwest Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Southwest Montessori Academy?

    About 7 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Southwest Montessori Academy?

    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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