Dearborn Heights Montessori Center provides a safe, nurturing environment unifying academic challenge with quality opportunities for social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
This includes a multicultural emphasis that values individuality and attainment of each child's fullest potential.
With the Montessori philosophy as our foundation, we guide development of responsibility and respect by cultivating independent thinking, self-awareness, cooperation and inner discipline.
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center is committed to the principles upon which our school was founded and still operates: respect for children, a strong commitment to non-violence, and a deep belief in the value of education.
We trust the children in our school to succeed, and we work daily to provide a school climate in which they can prove us right.
In the Montessori classroom, the children are motivated by their own interest and excitement.
In this atmosphere they are encouraged to develop a positive self-image and to experience the satisfaction of helping others, while experiencing the joy of learning.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Dearborn Heights Montessori Center provides a safe, nurturing environment unifying academic challenge with quality opportunities for social, emotional, and intellectual growth. This includes a multicultural emphasis that values individuality and attainment of each child's fullest potential. With the Montessori philosophy as our foundation, we guide development of responsibility and respect by cultivating independent thinking, self-awareness, cooperation and inner discipline. Dearborn Heights Montessori Center is committed to the principles upon which our school was founded and still operates: respect for children, a strong commitment to non-violence, and a deep belief in the value of education. We trust the children in our school to succeed, and we work daily to provide a school climate in which they can prove us right. In the Montessori classroom, the children are motivated by their own interest and excitement. In this atmosphere they are encouraged to develop a positive self-image and to experience the satisfaction of helping others, while experiencing the joy of learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dearborn Heights Montessori Center offer a summer program?
Yes, Dearborn Heights Montessori Center offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Dearborn Heights Montessori Center?
The application deadline for Dearborn Heights Montessori Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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