Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked UT School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Dancing Moose Montessori River Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
312 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition dependent on specific program.
Admissions Director
Sarah Mannion
Application URL
School Notes
- Individually paced lessons that challenge children's critical thinking skills.
- Teacher guidance to facilitate activities in a timeframe most suitable to the needs of each child.
- Cooperation and respect for each child's autonomy.
- Emphasis on learning that is individually suited to each child's level of development.
- Individualized teaching for effectiveness.
- Learning that allows children to engage in higher brain functions such as inductive and deductive logic and synthesis of ideas.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dancing Moose Montessori River Park's ranking?
Dancing Moose Montessori River Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Dancing Moose Montessori River Park?
The application deadline for Dancing Moose Montessori River Park is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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