Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Montessori Achievement Centre
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
1%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Patricia J. Wheeler
School Notes
- Montessori Achievement Centre is to nurture your child and to help you with the important work of guiding his or her intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. Respecting and nurturing your dignity and ability is a critical element of our program.
- In Montessori Achievement Centre classrooms, our teachers address the specific needs of your child, who learns through work, play and practice with hands-on materials. Our teachers are keenly aware of your child's development needs and introduce new challenges and materials accordingly.
- Our children develop a love of learning that shines through as they treat their materials with care, returning each apparatus to its proper place at the end of each activity.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Achievement Centre often compared to?
Montessori Achievement Centre is often viewed alongside schools like Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Achievement Centre?
The acceptance rate of Montessori Achievement Centre is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Achievement Centre?
The application deadline for Montessori Achievement Centre is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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