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

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Northstar Montessori

420 W. Russell St. Saline, MI 48176

Tel: (734) 944-9300

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 224 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 224 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Northstar Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Northstar Montessori
Nursery	99
Pre-K	115
Kind	10

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Year Founded

2000

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

224 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

10 students

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

Northstar Montessori Preschool, under the direction of Tami Elliott, have been providing quality care for children in the Saline area since 1994.
Conveniently located on Ann Arbor-Saline Road, we provide a safe, loving, home-like environment for children to learn and grow, using the Montessori method.
At Northstar Montessori, we believe young children learn by doing.
They acquire knowledge about their world through playful interaction with objects and people.
Children are motivated to learn by their own desire to make sense of their world.
We are committed to providing a developmentally appropriate program with the help of trained teachers, using a variety of materials and equipment.
We engage children in an environment that is child-initiated, child-directed, and teacher supported.
Best of all, we have lots of fun.

Northstar Montessori and Scribbles and Giggles Daycare, under the direction of Tami Elliott, have been providing quality care for children in the Saline area for over 11 years.
Conveniently located on Ann Arbor-Saline Road, we provide a safe, loving, home-like environment for children to learn and grow, using the Montessori method.
At Northstar Montessori, we believe young children learn by doing.
They acquire knowledge about their world through playful interaction with objects and people.
Children are motivated to learn by their own desire to make sense of their world.
We are committed to providing a developmentally appropriate program with the help of trained teachers, using a variety of materials and equipment.
We engage children in an environment that is child-initiated, child-directed, and teacher supported.
Best of all, we have lots of fun.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Northstar Montessori offer a summer program?

Yes, Northstar Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What is Northstar Montessori's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Northstar Montessori?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Washtenaw County, MI is $12,759 for elementary schools and $15,741 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washtenaw County, MI is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).