Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Average class size: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Smart-Start Montessori Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Average class size: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mostly Gifted Education
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
Never underestimate what young children can learn.
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 20%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
30 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Depends on which class and how many days per week.
Summer Program Cost
$400
Summer Program Cost Notes
6-week summer enrichment program that is thematically based and includes all developmental domains.
Admissions Director
Donna Harrison
School Notes
- Smart-Start Montessori Academy provides children with fun, positive learning experiences. Children are grouped according to their academic needs and are worked with in small groups with no more than a 1:10 ratio. We are next door to Smart-Start Quality Child Care which provides full time care for those who need it.
- Smart-Start Montessori Academy takes pride in our reputation of being the most academically advanced preschool and kindergarten in the area. A fun, hands on approach to learning is used in multi-aged classes with a 9-1 ratio.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Smart-Start Montessori Academy cost?
Smart-Start Montessori Academy's tuition is approximately $400 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for Smart-Start Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Smart-Start Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Smart-Start Montessori Academy is Colter High School (56.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran Classical School (1.0 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
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(307) 857-5710
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Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
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(307) 856-5922
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
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(307) 332-6000
Distance: 55.6 mi
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Distance: 56.6 mi
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Gr: 8-12 | 59 students
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(307) 347-6144
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Gr: K-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
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(307) 234-6865
Distance: 107.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 40 students
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(307) 250-5167
Distance: 107.4 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 23 students
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(307) 472-2667
Distance: 122.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 32
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Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-5427
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
419 E Park Ave
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-5710
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Catholic
220 N 7th St E
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-5922
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Christian
80 Mortimore Ln
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6000
Distance: 55.6 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 9 students
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Distance: 56.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1550 Us Highway 20 S
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-6144
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
419 E Park Ave
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-5710
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Catholic
220 N 7th St E
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-5922
Distance: 71.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
660 S 17th St
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-7858
Distance: 102.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
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(307) 234-2450
Distance: 105.6 mi
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Avg. class size: 28 students
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417 S Elm St.
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 265-0249
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(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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