Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence LLC.
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Independence, MO
16650 E US Highway 40, Independence, MO 64055
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Independence
- Smaller classes than 95% of preschools in Missouri
In Independence, Missouri, Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence LLC. is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 16 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of preschool programs in Missouri. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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–K
- Students
- 16
- Teachers
- 17.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 0.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 9 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 95% of preschool programs in Missouri (1 students per teacher).
- Larger than 74% of preschool programs in Missouri.
- Compared with 19 preschool programs in Missouri.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence LLC. whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence LLC.
What grades does Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence LLC. serve?
Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence LLC. serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence LLC.?
About 16 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence LLC.?
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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