Offering partial and full-time boarding, Hershey Montessori School provides middle and upper school students a safe, caring, joyful, and consistent home away from home.
Students come from all over the world and represent a range of socio-economic backgrounds, races, religions, and cultures.
Students interact on campus, the farm, and in the local community, gaining an understanding of how society is organized and preparing them for life after high school.
Beyond challenging their intellect, compassion, diplomacy, and collaboration are developed through personally experiencing human interdependence.
Students also learn leadership, business, and entrepreneurship skills through hands-on participation in real economic activity.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
School Overview
School Focus
n/a
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
2000
1907
Campus Size
97 acres
130 acres
Student Body
% Students of Color
24%
27%
% International Students
11%
20%
% Students Boarding
12%
66%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$17.9 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$62,518
$69,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$23,032
$38,000
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Admissions
Director of Admissions
Diana LeSieur
School Notes
- Hershey Montessori Middle and Upper School offers a unique, student-centered educational experience rooted in Montessori principles. Located on a beautiful 97-acre campus in Huntsburg, Ohio, the school serves adolescents in grades 7–12 through an innovative program that emphasizes independence, responsibility, and real-world learning. Students engage in hands-on academics, community-based projects, and practical work that integrates farming, environmental stewardship, and entrepreneurial activities. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership while preparing students for college, careers, and life. With a strong focus on personal growth and global citizenship, Hershey Montessori provides an environment where adolescents thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Hershey Montessori School accreditations: ISACS
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hershey Montessori School cost?
Hershey Montessori School's tuition is approximately $62,518 for boarding students and $23,032 for day students.
When is the application deadline for Hershey Montessori School?
The application deadline for Hershey Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Boarding Schools
The nearest boarding school to Hershey Montessori School is SPIRE Academy (15.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5201 SPIRE Circle
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
15.9 miles
Gr: 9-12, PG | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
29.3 miles
Gr: 9-12, PG | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 39% Tuition listed
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3180
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3180
94.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
60 Knox Lane
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1436
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1436
104.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 5-12 (day) | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
111.6 miles
Gr: 9-12, PG | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
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