Montessori Schoolhouse in Higginsville, MO, enrolls 44 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
Founded in 1996, this Montessori school provides co–educational programs with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 across five teachers.
The student body includes 12.5 percent students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the local community.
As a town–area Montessori school, Montessori Schoolhouse serves families seeking early childhood and middle school education in Higginsville.
Total K–12 enrollment is 23 students, indicating a small school environment compared to nearby private schools in Higginsville.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$5,245/yr or 10 monthly payments of $525
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: “Teach me to do it myself”
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Schoolhouse often compared to?
Montessori Schoolhouse is often viewed alongside schools like Immanuel Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Schoolhouse?
The application deadline for Montessori Schoolhouse is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91s
Popular comparisons: Montessori Schoolhouse vs. Immanuel Lutheran School
The nearest high school to Montessori Schoolhouse is St. Paul Lutheran High School (10.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1500 Lipper Ave
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2854
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2854
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 101 students
304 Waverly Ave
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2444
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2444
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
205 S. Main Street
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2238
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2238
10.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
405 S. Main St.
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-7654
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-7654
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 S Walnut St
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3307
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3307
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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