St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center (2026 Profile)

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St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center

161 West Drive
Nazareth, KY 40048

St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center serves 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).

The student:teacher of St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 32 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1973

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

32 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

50 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Fees according to number of hours in school.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Theresa Robinson

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Yoga/Movement - Music Institute of Lexington

School Notes

Founded in 1973, St. Joseph Montessori Children's Center is the only Montessori school in Nelson County that is affiliated with the American Montessori Society. We have 3 Montessori certified teachers. We follow the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori whereby we teach children to be independent in a mixed age environment. We offer studies in Math, Language, Science, Geography, Sensorial, Practical Life, History and Nature Studies. We are located on the serene campus of the Sisters of Charity in Nazareth, Kentucky.

Source: Verified school update

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The acceptance rate of St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

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The application deadline for St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 32 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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