Children Of The Earth Montessore School serves 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student:teacher of Children Of The Earth Montessore School is 33:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Children Of The Earth Montessore School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children Of The Earth Montessore School?
The application deadline for Children Of The Earth Montessore School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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