Petoskey Montessori Children's House is an Association Montessori Internationale accredited, not-for-profit organization providing IC/Nido, preschool and extended day as well as an elementary classroom that is considered part of the Petoskey Public Schools.
We pride ourselves on being the only Montessori school in Michigan that is fully recognized by AMI. Petoskey Montessori Children's House and and Elementary School is committed to the learning philosophy founded by Maria Montessori.
Our aim is to provide thoughtful guidance in a carefully prepared environment so that our children may develop concentration, a sense of order, sociability, self-discipline, and a love of work.
The Montessori environment serves as an aid to the development of our children as happy, independent, responsible, and loving individuals.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Petoskey Montessori Children's House is an Association Montessori Internationale accredited, not-for-profit organization providing IC/Nido, preschool and extended day as well as an elementary classroom that is considered part of the Petoskey Public Schools. We pride ourselves on being the only Montessori school in Michigan that is fully recognized by AMI. Petoskey Montessori Children's House and and Elementary School is committed to the learning philosophy founded by Maria Montessori. Our aim is to provide thoughtful guidance in a carefully prepared environment so that our children may develop concentration, a sense of order, sociability, self-discipline, and a love of work. The Montessori environment serves as an aid to the development of our children as happy, independent, responsible, and loving individuals.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Petoskey Montessori Children's?
The application deadline for Petoskey Montessori Children's is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Petoskey Montessori Children's is St. Michael Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Francis Xavier School (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael Academy
(Catholic)
2225 Summit Park Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 489-3302
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 489-3302
0.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
414 Michigan St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-3651
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-3651
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7
Northern Migh Community Child Dev C
Daycare / Preschool
416 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 487-4563
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 487-4563
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Harbor Light Christian School
(Christian)
8333 Clayton Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Charlevoix Childrens House
Montessori School
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-5599
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-5599
15 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael Academy
(Catholic)
2225 Summit Park Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 489-3302
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 489-3302
0.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Harbor Light Christian School
(Christian)
8333 Clayton Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northern Michigan Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1833 McMichael Road
Burt Lake, MI 49717
(231) 548-2216
Burt Lake, MI 49717
(231) 548-2216
15.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
St. Mary Cathedral School
(Catholic)
321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
26.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
232 S Townline Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5676
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5676
27.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael Academy
(Catholic)
2225 Summit Park Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 489-3302
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 489-3302
0.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
414 Michigan St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-3651
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-3651
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7
Harbor Light Christian School
(Christian)
8333 Clayton Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northern Michigan Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1833 McMichael Road
Burt Lake, MI 49717
(231) 548-2216
Burt Lake, MI 49717
(231) 548-2216
15.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1005 Bridge St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9441
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9441
16.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
414 Michigan St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-3651
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-3651
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7
Northern Migh Community Child Dev C
Daycare / Preschool
416 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 487-4563
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 487-4563
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Harbor Light Christian School
(Christian)
8333 Clayton Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Charlevoix Childrens House
Montessori School
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-5599
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-5599
15 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students Tuition listed
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1005 Bridge St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9441
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9441
16.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Marion Center Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3200
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3200
9555.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
9556.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 E Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
9557 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
9557.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 4th St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
9561.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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