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Montessori Academy for Peace

Decatur, Illinois · Grades PreK to 8 · Decatur SD 61

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About Montessori Academy for Peace

Located in Decatur, Illinois, Montessori Academy for Peace is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 586 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Decatur. With about 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.7 students per teacher. Decatur SD 61 runs 15 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 24 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Macon County.

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School facts

Address4735 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone(217) 362-3390
School districtDecatur SD 61
GradesPreK to 8
Students (2024-25)586
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)40
Students per teacher14.7
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, small, Macon County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171185001398). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Montessori Academy for Peace serve?

Montessori Academy for Peace serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Montessori Academy for Peace?

Montessori Academy for Peace reported 586 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy for Peace?

About 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 586 students and 40 teachers in federal data.

Is Montessori Academy for Peace a public or charter school?

Montessori Academy for Peace is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Montessori Academy for Peace in?

Montessori Academy for Peace is part of Decatur SD 61. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/decatur-sd-61/

Where is Montessori Academy for Peace located?

Montessori Academy for Peace is at 4735 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521. The phone number is (217) 362-3390.

How many other schools are near Montessori Academy for Peace?

There are 24 other schools within 5 miles of Montessori Academy for Peace in our directory.

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