The Growing Concern is a Non-profit Private Academic School Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Established in 1978, we have been using the Montessori Method of Educating Children Ages 3 to 10 for more than 35 years.
The Growing Concern School serves the Pocono Mountains Region of Northeast Pennsylvania including Monroe County, Pike County, Carbon County, Northampton County, as well as the Lehigh Valley and Western New Jersey. Elementary and kindergarten students are eligible for transportation from the Pocono Mountain, Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and Pleasant Valley School Districts.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Growing Concern is a Non-profit Private Academic School Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Established in 1978, we have been using the Montessori Method of Educating Children Ages 3 to 10 for more than 35 years.
- The Growing Concern School serves the Pocono Mountains Region of Northeast Pennsylvania including Monroe County, Pike County, Carbon County, Northampton County, as well as the Lehigh Valley and Western New Jersey. Elementary and kindergarten students are eligible for transportation from the Pocono Mountain, Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and Pleasant Valley School Districts.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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Growing Concern Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame Continuation School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Growing Concern School?
The application deadline for Growing Concern School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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