The Bala House Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Bala Cynwyd, PA
27 Conshohocken State Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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 preschool in Bala Cynwyd
- Smaller classes than 63% of preschools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Bala Cynwyd since at least 2011
In Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, The Bala House Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 25 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania. Enrollment is up about 32% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 25
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 14 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 63% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 88% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Bala House Montessori School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 The Bala House Montessori School
What grades does The Bala House Montessori School serve?
The Bala House Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend The Bala House Montessori School?
About 25 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Bala House Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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