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Presence of Public Montessori Schools in the United States

Montessori education has steadily expanded in U.S. public schools since the 1970s, with nearly 600 programs now operating nationwide. We looked at data from the 2023-24 school year including stats on school locations and student enrollment and demographics.

Who is the report for: 

  • Montessori State Organizations looking for data to back up advocacy work

  • Montessori Public Schools trying to understand their landscape

  • A general audience curious about the state of public Montessori schools today
How to use the report: 
  • Share with governments to provide support for public Montessori schools
  • Share with parents to show that their children are part of a nation-wide Montessori community
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Nearly 600 public Montessori programs now serve over 205,000 students across the country, with top enrollment in South Carolina, California, and Texas rather than the usual coastal strongholds. This blog breaks down how that growth is happening: mostly through traditional school districts rather than charters, w here it's falling short with rural areas lagging far behind cities and suburbs, and who it's actually reaching, using demographic data that challenges Montessori's reputation as a model for affluent, white families. 

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Two ways to access the report: free and interactive dashboard, or PDF download.

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Montessori's Public Presence Dashboard

 

Free Tableau dashboard access: Explore the full data behind the report, slice the findings, and surface insights specific to your school's questions.

 

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Montessori's Public Presence PDF

 

Printable handout: An easy to print version of the dashboard, ready for meetings

 

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