The Children's House
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Traverse City, MI
5363 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest of 30 Montessori schools in Michigan
- Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Traverse City since at least 2011
In Traverse City, Michigan, The Children's House is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 136 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 27% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 136
- Teachers
- 13.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 68 girls, 68 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of Montessori elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 28 Montessori elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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- 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 Children's House
What grades does The Children's House serve?
The Children's House serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Children's House?
About 136 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Children's House?
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