We provide an authentic Montessori learning experience that guides children on a self-motivated journey that encourages exploration, independence, and community.
Children develop a unique sense of self-confidence by using hands-on materials and collaborating with their peers and Guides.
We aim to develop within the child the values of self-respect, responsibility, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Children should wear clothes comfortable for learning and exploration.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is dependent upon the duration of your child's day at Jonathan Montessori School
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer program rates are dependent upon the duration of the day, and the number of weeks your family registers for.
Admissions Director
Nick Jacobs
School Notes
JMS is proud to hold a strong authentic Montessori educational
philosophy that recognizes that children's physical, social,
emotional and intellectual development are all interrelated. In the
Jonathan Montessori environments the children are allowed to
respond to their natural drive to learn, allowing the teacher to
guide each child's own pace and rhythm and to give them
personalized guidance where needed. Each child is respected as a
unique personality and as an important, responsible member of a
community.Young children take in a tremendous amount of information
from their environment with what Dr. Maria Montessori called "the
absorbent mind." The programs at JMS provide enriching hands-on
learning experiences with specially formulated Montessori materials
for:
- Mathematics
- Language
- Sensorial Exploration
- Practical Life
- Art
- Science
- Geography
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jonathan Montessori School often compared to?
Jonathan Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Jonathan Montessori School?
The application deadline for Jonathan Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/27/2021
Jonathan Montessori School is amazing. Our son started going there this year and has really come out of his shell. He's engaging with other kids in a way he had never done before and is challenging himself in the classroom. He loves school, has a group of good friends that he looks forward to seeing every day, and we are so excited to send our other child there when she is ready. I cannot recommend JMS enough; kind and attentive staff, beautiful classrooms, and amazing outdoor spaces.
5 7/3/2020
This is a wonderful school, in a beautiful park setting and attentive and caring teachers! We could not be happier to have found this school!
5 2/23/2019
I am so beyond thrilled with Jonathan. It is a loving, comfortable environment where they strive to work with each child to their strengths. My daughter has flourished there!
5 5/17/2016
Our son Henry has been a student at JMS for a year now. Part of the Montessori philosophy is that the older students mentor the younger students. It has been amazing to watch Henry's confidence grow, as he demonstrates when helping his younger friends and family and interacting with new people he meets. The environment at JMS is an extension of the values we teach Henry at home, so we know he is in good hands with the staff. Social graces, intellectual curiosity, independence, friendship...the foundation of life skills that your child will learn at JMS.
5 7/24/2015
Compared to many "Montessori" preschools in the area, Jonathan Montessori is worlds above the rest; it is a traditional Montessori program. The teachers & staff at the school are highly educated and treat my child as their own. The price of the full day program is less than other private preschools in the area and well worth every penny & more! I suggest you go take a tour! You & your child will fall in love instantly!
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