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Smart-Start Montessori Academy

1014 N 8th St W
Riverton, WY 82501
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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Average class size: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
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

Student Body

Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Smart-Start Montessori Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

  • School Motto: Never underestimate what young children can learn.
  • 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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Average class size: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Wyoming is $9,522 for elementary schools and $17,300 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Wyoming is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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