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The Fulton School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12

Chesterfield, MO

1100 White Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Missouri
  • Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2017–18
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Chesterfield, Missouri, The Fulton School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 102 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 16% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 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–12
Students
102
Teachers
15 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 55 girls, 47 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
166 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 56% of Montessori schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 64% of Montessori schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    88’17–1861’21–22102’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K25
    K12
    110
    28
    37
    413
    512
    64
    74
    86
    94
    103
    117
    1212

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino78%
    Black14%
    White4%
    Two or more races4%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society
    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Fulton School whether it takes part.

    More about Missouri'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 The Fulton School

    What grades does The Fulton School serve?

    The Fulton School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The Fulton School?

    About 102 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Fulton School?

    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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