Discovery Montessori School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Discovery Montessori School in Princeton, MN, serves 39 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 6th grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 2002, this co鈥揺d Montessori school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with four teachers, all holding advanced degrees.
The school's student body includes 83% students of color, reflecting diversity among its enrollment.
Approximately 20% of students receive financial aid, with an average grant amount of $1,700.
Classes have an average size of 20 students, and the school maintains a formal dress code policy.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 39 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Discovery Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Discovery Montessori School
Pre-K	14
Kind	7
1	10
2	2
3	1
4	1
5	3
6	1

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2002

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

39 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

83%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$135 per week for full day and extended care. $300 for Elementary

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,700

Admissions Director

Lucy Amundson

Application URL

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What is Discovery Montessori School's ranking?

Discovery Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

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The application deadline for Discovery Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,979 for elementary schools and $14,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).