Global Montessori Academy

Global Montessori Academy is more than just a school; it's families working together to provide children with the best possible educational environment.
At GMA our goal is to enrich children's lives by providing an atmosphere that promotes development of the whole person.
The mission of Global Montessori Academy is to provide a unique educational environment to facilitate development of the whole person intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially.
Our curriculum will foster self-worth, respect for others, and responsibility for all living things within the framework of global consciousness.
All our classrooms are fully equipped with required Montessori materials.
GMA is also a certified training site for interns completing their classroom hours.
As such, the Montessori Education Program International sets the standards for environment layout and requires Master Montessori teacher availability to oversee the work of interns.
Each classroom has a minimum of one Montessori-trained teacher. A teacher's aid is provided to maintain a good student-teacher ratio.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Global Montessori Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Global Montessori Academy is more than just a school; it's families working together to provide children with the best possible educational environment. At GMA our goal is to enrich children's lives by providing an atmosphere that promotes development of the whole person. The mission of Global Montessori Academy is to provide a unique educational environment to facilitate development of the whole person intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. Our curriculum will foster self-worth, respect for others, and responsibility for all living things within the framework of global consciousness. All our classrooms are fully equipped with required Montessori materials. GMA is also a certified training site for interns completing their classroom hours. As such, the Montessori Education Program International sets the standards for environment layout and requires Master Montessori teacher availability to oversee the work of interns. Each classroom has a minimum of one Montessori-trained teacher. A teacher's aid is provided to maintain a good student-teacher ratio.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Global Montessori Academy often compared to?
Global Montessori Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Pembroke Hill School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Global Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Global Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Global Montessori Academy located?
Global Montessori Academy is located in the Country Club Plaza neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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