St. Joseph Montessori School was established in 1968 as a preschool preparation program for St. Joseph Academy which was operated by the Sisters of Notre Dame.
Since then, it has grown to a preschool-8th grade Montessori school specializing in helping students recognize their unique potential.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1993, 2004
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Dara Jackson
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Montessori Lions
- St. Joseph Montessori School was established in 1968 as a preschool preparation program for St. Joseph Academy which was operated by the Sisters of Notre Dame.
- Since then, it has grown to a preschool-8th grade Montessori school specializing in helping students recognize their unique potential.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Joseph Montessori School often compared to?
St. Joseph Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Clintonville Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Montessori School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joseph Montessori School located?
St. Joseph Montessori School is located in the Italian Village neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
School Reviews
5 11/14/2025
My daughter started St. Joseph Montessori as a fourth grade student. It took her almost a month to begin coming out of her shell. The school, teachers, and students allowed her that time and she fell in love with them. She is now a thriving junior in high school and attributes her success to the education she received at St. Joseph. She looks forward to the Alumni gathering every year. Your child will be scene as a person not a number or test score. Your child will be encouraged to be their best version of themself. They will be given the opportunity to learn they way that meets them where they are.
5 5/17/2016
My daughter started at St. Joe's in 2003 as a rambunctious, energetic 3 year old. This spiring, she will graduate as a composed, confident 14 year old. As a parent of an ADHD child I cannot say enough about the teachers at SJMS. They helped to identify her learning issues and helped to develop a plan after she was diagnosed. If she had gone to any other school, I am confident that she would not be as confident and accomplished a learner that she is today.
This school (and the children who attend it) accepts all children no matter their look, size, religion, quirkiness, or other oddities. I love it.
5 2/15/2015
My daughter loves going to school. The teachers are well versed in Montessori theory and have allowed my child to develop at her own pace. She excels here.
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