Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Chesterton Montessori School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
Education should no longer be mostly imparting knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentials.
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Yearly tuition with discounts for one-time annual payment. Monthly payments also available. Multichild discount
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer care tuition is on a weekly basis. Families can choose which weeks are needed, half-day and full-day availability.
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubCooking Club
French ClubYoga
Arts and Music Programs:
Music
School Notes
- Where children love to learn
- Individualized educational approach
- Learning through hands-on materials
- Promoting independence in children
- Learning every day living skills
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chesterton Montessori School?
The application deadline for Chesterton Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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