The Great Beginnings Mission Statement - To be an exemplary and philanthropic Montessori community that educates children, encourages critical thinking, instills a joy for lifelong learning, and nurtures responsible and respectful citizens.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is schedule dependent, please contact us for information.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Sally Unser
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Kindermusik, Movement and Dance, Spanish, Yoga
School Notes
- Our Unique Benefits -
- We offer monthly classroom themes in art, classical music, zoology, and geography - incorporating hands-on learning materials, activities, and classroom visitors.
- We welcome and encourage parent involvement. Parents can take part in the school through board membership, committee work, classroom assistance, and by sharing interests and talents.
- We use our one-of-a-kind outdoor classroom for lessons in zoology, botany, geology and geography.
- We direct our resources to retain the best teachers and continually enrich our classroom materials while keeping a low student to teacher ratio.
- We develop a sense of community through family events held year-round as well as parent-only social gatherings.
- We offer an exceptional five weekday kindergarten program to fully prepare our students for elementary education.
- We offer need-based scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis, employing SSSFA guidelines.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Great Beginnings Montessori School often compared to?
Great Beginnings Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Bozeman Summit Schoool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Great Beginnings Montessori School?
The application deadline for Great Beginnings Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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