At Maria Montessori International Academy (MMIA), your child is welcomed into a warm, peaceful setting that invites imagination, exploration, and innovation through a certified Montessori education.
Every day offers promise for discovery, fun, and growth. We offer Infant, Toddler, Pre-K and Kindergarten Educare and Elementary grade 1st to 6th. W.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,000
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Maria Montessori International Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
C. Clark
Application URL
School Notes
- Were dedicated to preparing your child for life. OurMaria Montessori Internationa Schools feature Montessori materials and environments that invite children to explorereal-life learning experiences, music, math, social sciences, Spanish immersion, cultural awareness, and art. We have both AMI and AMS certified teachers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Maria Montessori International Academy cost?
Maria Montessori International Academy's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Maria Montessori International Academy?
The acceptance rate of Maria Montessori International Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Maria Montessori International Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Indiana with low acceptance rates.
What is Maria Montessori International Academy's ranking?
Maria Montessori International Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Maria Montessori International Academy?
The application deadline for Maria Montessori International Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Maria Montessori International Academy is Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Childrens House, Inc. (1.5 miles away)
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2404 W 62nd Street
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(317) 253-3033
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Christ Church Child Care & Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
6601 Grandview Dr
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(317) 254-1946
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 254-1946
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School ![Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Photo]( "Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Photo")
(Catholic)
2801 W 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 524-7097
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 524-7097
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 202-2500
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 202-2500
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West 86th Street KinderCare ![West 86th Street KinderCare Photo - West 86th Street KinderCare]( "West 86th Street KinderCare Photo - West 86th Street KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3722 West 86th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 872-6384
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 872-6384
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Gr: NS-PK
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Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School ![Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Photo]( "Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Photo")
(Catholic)
2801 W 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 524-7097
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 524-7097
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Rabbi Naftali Riff Yeshiva
All-boys (Jewish)
6510 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 253-5253
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 253-5253
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students
7200 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 415-2700
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 415-2700
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Gr: PK-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
4330 N Michigan Road
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(317) 923-1951
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
2825 W 116th Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-4475
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-4475
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Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
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2404 W 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
1750 W 64th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 202-2500
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 202-2500
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(317) 255-7153
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 255-7153
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Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
A Children's Habitat Montessori School
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801 W 73rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 726-5584
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 726-5584
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Hasten Hebrew Academy ![Hasten Hebrew Academy Photo]( "Hasten Hebrew Academy Photo")
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(317) 251-1261
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-1261
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2404 W 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Christ Church Child Care & Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
6601 Grandview Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 254-1946
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 254-1946
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
1750 W 64th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 202-2500
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 202-2500
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West 86th Street KinderCare ![West 86th Street KinderCare Photo - West 86th Street KinderCare]( "West 86th Street KinderCare Photo - West 86th Street KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3722 West 86th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 872-6384
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 872-6384
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Monica Catholic School
(Catholic)
6131 Michigan Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 255-7153
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 255-7153
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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(317) 539-9315
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
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