Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center?
The acceptance rate of St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center is Nelson County Baptist School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of The Rosary (2.6 miles away)
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