Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Children's Circle Montessori
About the School
- The Children's Circle Montessori School was established in 1981 by Maria Schoch, who continues to serve as a consultant on school operations.
- Maria's Montessori career began in 1970 and included many years of teaching young children at Montessori schools in Kansas City and Lincoln; she is a college graduate and Montessori Institute of America certified.
- Our current school director, Andrea Kvasnicka, has served as a classroom guide and teacher since 1982 and has been the Director since 1988.
- The primary goal of the Children's Circle Montessori School is to assist the child to cultivate his own natural desire to learn about himself and the world around him.
- We offer children from the ages of 18 months through 6 years a challenging and enriched Montessori curriculum in an inviting and nurturing environment.
- The goal of our school is to provide each child with individualized learning opportunities in the highest quality educational environment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Motto
Follow the Child
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Children's Circle Montessori School was established in 1981 by Maria Schoch, who continues to serve as a consultant on school operations. Maria's Montessori career began in 1970 and included many years of teaching young children at Montessori schools in Kansas City and Lincoln; she is a college graduate and Montessori Institute of America certified. Our current school director, Andrea Kvasnicka, has served as a classroom guide and teacher since 1982 and has been the Director since 1988. The primary goal of the Children's Circle Montessori School is to assist the child to cultivate his own natural desire to learn about himself and the world around him. We offer children from the ages of 18 months through 6 years a challenging and enriched Montessori curriculum in an inviting and nurturing environment. The goal of our school is to provide each child with individualized learning opportunities in the highest quality educational environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Children's Circle Montessori often compared to?
Children's Circle Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Child's View Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Children's Circle Montessori?
The application deadline for Children's Circle Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Children's Circle Montessori located?
Children's Circle Montessori is located in the Meadowlane neighborhood of Lincoln, NE. There are 1 other private schools located in Meadowlane.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Children's Circle Montessori vs. Child's View Montessori
The nearest high school to Children's Circle Montessori is Pius X High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John The Apostle Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5
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(402) 486-1860
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(402) 465-4769
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Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
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1800 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
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Avg. class size: 20 students
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(402) 488-0931
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Gr: 6-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1100 N 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
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Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
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(402) 467-5404
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Gr: K-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
5240 Calvert St
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(402) 483-1181
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Gr: PK-12 | 671 students
Avg. class size: 48 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
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Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
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Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1800 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1100 N 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students
Catholic
1940 S 77th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-0341
Distance: 1.7 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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1200 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 466-1800
Distance: 0.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
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Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
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Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 465-4769
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1800 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students
Catholic
1940 S 77th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-0341
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
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Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-8285
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Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 436-1151
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 436-1151
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(402) 436-1162
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(402) 436-1162
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(402) 436-1316
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6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135
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