Montessori Educational Center
Alexandria, Louisiana 71303
How it compares in Alexandria
Montessori Educational Center is one of 4 Montessori schools in Alexandria, and one of only 1 with full AMS or AMI accreditation. Alexandria also has 2 public, tuition-free Montessori options.
Visit & contact
- Address
- 4209 N Bolton Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71303 - Phone
- (318) 623-7742
- [email protected]
- Website
- mecalex.org ↗
Facts & figures
From government filings and independent surveys — not the school's own marketing.
- Student-teacher ratio
10.2 : 1
176 students · 17.3 full-time-equivalent teachers
U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22
- School day
7 hours/day · 171 days/year
U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22
- Ownership
501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1990
$1.4M revenue (FY2024) · 25 years of IRS filings
- Classrooms
2 Infant/Toddler · 3 Primary · 2 Lower Elementary · 1 Upper Elementary · 1 Secondary
19 lead teachers · 3 assistants
Programs, tuition & schedule
Quoted from mecalex.org."To educate and nurture the whole child and instill a lifelong love of learning in a caring, authentic Montessori environment."
Accreditation & affiliations
- International Montessori Council · member
- Louisiana Montessori Association · member
Source: school's homepage ↗
Programs offered
- Toddler — 18 months (max 13 students per classroom)
- Primary — Ages 3-6 years
- Lower Elementary — Ages 6-9 years
- Upper Elementary
- Middle School — Grades 7-8
Source: school's homepage ↗
Tuition
Toddler Early Dismissal: $6,550/School Year; Toddler Full Day: $7,250; Toddler Extended Day: $8,900. Primary Early Dismissal: $6,350; Primary Full Day: $7,050; Primary Extended Day: $8,750. Elementary/Middle School Full Day: $7,050; Extended Day: $8,750. Plus $50 application fee and $425 registration and supply fee.
Source: school's Admissions page ↗
Schedule
Regular: 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Extended Day: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Extended-day / aftercare available.
How to apply
Quoted from mecalex.org.- Fill out the Inquiry Form
- Schedule a tour of the school
- Submit an application
- Your student is added to the waiting pool
- Your family is contacted when an opening becomes available
- Sign an enrollment contract
Source: school's Admissions page ↗
About Montessori Educational Center
Montessori Educational Center is a Montessori school in Alexandria, Louisiana serving grades PK-8. To educate and nurture the whole child and instill a lifelong love of learning in a caring, authentic Montessori environment.
Where is Montessori Educational Center located? ⌃
4209 N Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71303
What is the phone number for Montessori Educational Center? ⌃
Montessori Educational Center can be reached at (318) 623-7742.
Is Montessori Educational Center accredited? ⌃
Montessori Educational Center lists the following accreditations or affiliations on its website: International Montessori Council (member), Louisiana Montessori Association (member).
How much is tuition at Montessori Educational Center? ⌃
Per Montessori Educational Center's own website: Toddler Early Dismissal: $6,550/School Year; Toddler Full Day: $7,250; Toddler Extended Day: $8,900. Primary Early Dismissal: $6,350; Primary Full Day: $7,050; Primary Extended Day: $8,750. Elementary/Middle School Full Day: $7,050; Extended Day: $8,750. Plus $50 application fee and $425 registration and supply fee.
How do you apply to Montessori Educational Center? ⌃
Montessori Educational Center's admissions process: Fill out the Inquiry Form; Schedule a tour of the school; Submit an application; Your student is added to the waiting pool; Your family is contacted when an opening becomes available; Sign an enrollment contract.
What are the hours at Montessori Educational Center? ⌃
Montessori Educational Center operates on these hours: Regular: 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Extended Day: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m..
What ages does Montessori Educational Center serve? ⌃
Montessori Educational Center serves grades PK-8.
What is the website for Montessori Educational Center? ⌃
The official website is mecalex.org.