Columbus Montessori Education Center (2026 Profile)

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Columbus Montessori Education Center

979 S James Road
Columbus, OH 43227

Tel: (614) 231-3790

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The Columbus Montessori Education Center (CMEC), established in 1984, is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to be an excellent model of center based quality early learning as well as an advocate for access for all children, beginning at birth, to quality learning experiences; to provide elementary children an excellent, innovative, comprehensive learning experience, and to offer programs for teachers, parents and others that support these goals.

We stress the importance of giving quality child care and education for all children.

Our mission is to nurture and develop the whole child through magnified learning and quality care in a diverse community.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 286 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1984

Student Body

Total Students

286 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

The Columbus Montessori Education Center (CMEC), established in 1984, is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to be an excellent model of center based quality early learning as well as an advocate for access for all children, beginning at birth, to quality learning experiences; to provide elementary children an excellent, innovative, comprehensive learning experience, and to offer programs for teachers, parents and others that support these goals. We stress the importance of giving quality child care and education for all children.

Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Columbus Montessori Education Center?

The application deadline for Columbus Montessori Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Columbus Montessori Education Center located?

Columbus Montessori Education Center is located in the Eastmoor neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in Eastmoor.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 286 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Columbus, OH is $12,838 for elementary schools and $19,281 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Columbus, OH is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).