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Xavier University Montessori Lab School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8

Cincinnati, OH

1024 Dana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Montessori school in Cincinnati

Xavier University Montessori Lab School is a Montessori school in Cincinnati, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 120 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 500% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 173 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
120
Teachers
14.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 74 girls, 46 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 71% of Montessori elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 31 Montessori elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    20’11–1243’13–1495’17–18105’19–20120’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K32
    K16
    117
    214
    316
    411
    511
    618
    712
    85

    Student body

    White78%
    Two or more races12%
    Asian6%
    Black3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Xavier University Montessori Lab School whether it takes part.

    More about Ohio'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 Xavier University Montessori Lab School

    What grades does Xavier University Montessori Lab School serve?

    Xavier University Montessori Lab School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Xavier University Montessori Lab School?

    About 120 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Xavier University Montessori Lab School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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