Sunny Hollow is an AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) accredited school providing authentic Montessori programs to approximately 180 children aged 16 months (toddler) through 14 years (junior high).
Sunny Hollow is in a beautiful location adjacent to Temple of Aaron on Mississippi Blvd. in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 142 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-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia and other mild learning differences
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies in accordance with the program. Check the Tuition & Fees section of the website for more information.
Admissions Director
Henry Horne
Admissions Associate
Jessica Ostrov
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chinese Lessons, Spanish Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga
Chinese Lessons, Spanish Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga
School Notes
- Our History: Sunny Hollow Montessori was founded in 1981 by Mary Sue Dobbin. The school is established as a non-profit organization, is directed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and is accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale.
- Our Mission: Sunny Hollow Montessori engages each child in his or her education and nurtures the child's unique character, cultivating independence, inspiring community relations and promoting respect for self, other and the environment.
- Originally founded as Montessori Preschool, Sunny Hollow now serves children age 16 months through 14 years.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sunny Hollow Montessori offer a summer program?
Yes, Sunny Hollow Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Sunny Hollow Montessori?
The application deadline for Sunny Hollow Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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