Prairie Flower Montessori School is tucked down off the corner of Turpin Road and Highland Anenue just south of the end of South Shore Drive on the south side of Decatur.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Yearly Tuition: $610
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Prairie Flower Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Discourage pop images on clothing and assessors
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Limited scholarships available for incoming families. E-mail: prairieflowermontessorischool@comcast.net for admission and tuition information
Summer Program Cost
$902
Summer Program Cost Notes
Three mornings for eight weeks
Admissions Director
Marianne White Dunlap
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Programs offered according to interest
After School Programs offered according to interest
School Notes
- See us on Facebook for photo albums of our classrooms and our curriculum https://www.facebook.com/Prairie-Flower-Montessori-School-182928861724257/timeline/
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Prairie Flower Montessori School cost?
Prairie Flower Montessori School's tuition is approximately $610 for private students and $902 for summer students.
What schools are Prairie Flower Montessori School often compared to?
Prairie Flower Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Lutheran School Association by visitors of our site.
What is Prairie Flower Montessori School's ranking?
Prairie Flower Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Prairie Flower Montessori School?
The application deadline for Prairie Flower Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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