Smart-Start Montessori Academy provides children with fun, positive learning experiences. Children are grouped according to their academic needs and are worked with in small groups with no more than a 1:10 ratio. We are next door to Smart-Start Quality Child Care which provides full time care for those who need it.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Average class size: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mostly Gifted Education
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
30 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Depends on which class and how many days per week.
Summer Program Cost
$400
Summer Program Cost Notes
6-week summer enrichment program that is thematically based and includes all developmental domains.
Admissions Director
Donna Harrison
School Notes
- School Motto: Never underestimate what young children can learn.
- Smart-Start Montessori Academy takes pride in our reputation of being the most academically advanced preschool and kindergarten in the area. A fun, hands on approach to learning is used in multi-aged classes with a 9-1 ratio.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Smart-Start Montessori Academy cost?
Smart-Start Montessori Academy's tuition is approximately $400 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for Smart-Start Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Smart-Start Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91制片厂s
The nearest high school to Smart-Start Montessori Academy is Colter High School (56.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran Classical School (1.0 miles away)
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
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(307) 857-5710
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-5710
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(307) 856-5922
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(307) 856-5922
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Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
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(307) 332-6000
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(307) 332-6000
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(307) 864-2171
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(307) 864-2171
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Colter High School
All-boys | Alternative School
1550 Us Highway 20 S
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-6144
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-6144
56.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Tuition listed
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