Where children love to learn Individualized educational approach Learning through hands-on materials
Promoting independence in children Learning every day living skills
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
- School Motto: Education should no longer be mostly imparting knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentials.
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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505 Marquette St
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(219) 462-1932
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1932
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 124 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
2109 57th St
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(219) 942-9410
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-9410
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Gr: PK-3 | 94 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(219) 932-5666
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640 N Calumet Rd
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(219) 926-1707
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1707
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(219) 926-6636
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
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(219) 763-2400
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Fairhaven Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
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(219) 926-6636
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
760 Mccool Rd
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(219) 759-3317
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-3317
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Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
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(219) 548-2701
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(219) 762-8962
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St. Patrick Elementary School ![St. Patrick Elementary School Photo - Our outdoor classroom allows the students to interact with their environment and take advantage of the beautiful Northwest Indiana weather.]( "St. Patrick Elementary School Photo - Our outdoor classroom allows the students to interact with their environment and take advantage of the beautiful Northwest Indiana weather.")
(Catholic)
640 N Calumet Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1707
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1707
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Fairhaven Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
86 E Oak Hill Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
760 Mccool Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-3317
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-3317
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nativity Of Our Savior/diocese
(Catholic)
2929 Willowcreek Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-2400
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-2400
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Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
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(219) 462-8207
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
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Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Fairhaven Baptist Academy
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86 E Oak Hill Rd
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(219) 926-6636
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
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Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
760 Mccool Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-3317
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-3317
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nativity Of Our Savior/diocese
(Catholic)
2929 Willowcreek Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-2400
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-2400
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Montessori Academy Of Valparaiso
Montessori School
505 Marquette St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1932
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1932
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 124 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1700 Monticello Park Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Wiggs St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
9201.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1824 S Cline
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5335
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5335
9201.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4084
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4084
9201.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12900 Fairbanks
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 662-3600
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 662-3600
9201.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Jay St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
9202.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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