Montessori Childrens House in Council Bluffs, IA, enrolls 104 co鈥揺d students in a nonsectarian Montessori program for grades PK鈥揔 within a city locale.
Founded in 1975, the school serves early childhood education with a total of 3 teachers and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 35:1.
The school is affiliated with other Montessori associations and emphasizes a Montessori curriculum in a small, city鈥揵ased community.
As a small Montessori preschool in Council Bluffs, the program offers educational options distinct from nearby schools serving higher grade levels and larger student populations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Children Shine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Childrens House?
The application deadline for Montessori Childrens House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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400 Gleason Ave
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(712) 328-2316
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Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Albert Catholic ![St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.]( "St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Albert Middle School
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400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-7004
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-7004
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525 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
2.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students
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(Catholic)
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Heartland Christian School
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(712) 322-5817
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(712) 322-5817
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Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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525 Woodbury Ave
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(712) 322-4520
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(712) 322-4520
2.1 miles
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St. Albert Catholic ![St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.]( "St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heartland Christian School
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(712) 322-5817
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Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Albert Middle School
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Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-7004
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-7004
1.2 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 217 students Acceptance rate listed
525 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
2.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students
St. Albert Catholic ![St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.]( "St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1500 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 49 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heartland Christian School
(Christian)
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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St. Albert Catholic ![St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.]( "St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1500 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 49 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heartland Christian School
(Christian)
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School
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First National Child Development Center
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(402) 633-2561
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
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Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Bonham Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8322
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8322
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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