River Montessori High School
Grades and ages
Grades 9-12
Tuition
Income-based; $18,250 to $22,250 without aid (2026-27)
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About River Montessori High School
River Montessori High School opened in South Bend in Fall 2020 as a mixed-income Montessori high school, the result of planning that started with a 2016 feasibility study and grew with support from the Wildflower Foundation and the Drexel Fund. We are a micro-school with room for 60 to 70 students at full size, meeting in the education wing of First Presbyterian Church downtown.
Every student starts on a Core 40 diploma track and can pursue Core 40 Honors. From their third year, students can take dual credit courses at Indiana University South Bend, Saint Mary's College, Ivy Tech and Bethel University, with up to three courses covered by tuition. Instead of an exam week, the whole school spends a week on an Integrated Project that tackles a real-world problem, and students use South Bend as a classroom through local courses and internships.
We are Freeway Accredited by the State of Indiana and accept Indiana Choice Scholarships and ESA funds. Out-of-pocket tuition is set by household income and runs $18,250 to $22,250 without aid. Optional fee-based services cover tutoring, counseling, assistive equipment and coordination of outside educational support.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- High School (9-12)
Specialties
- Montessori education
- Micro-school
- Dual credit
- Mixed-income enrollment
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Counseling (fee-based)
- Tutoring (fee-based)
Programs
Programs at River Montessori High School
Other programs and supports
- Counseling (fee-based)
- Tutoring (fee-based)
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Indiana Freeway Accreditation
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Income-based; $18,250 to $22,250 without aid (2026-27)
- Indiana Choice Scholarship
- Indiana Education Scholarship Account
- Income-based financial aid
- Indiana 529 tax credit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about River Montessori High School
What does River Montessori cost?
Without financial aid, a Choice Scholarship, or an ESA, 2026-27 out-of-pocket tuition is $18,250 to $22,250, with a lower amount if the tuition contract is signed before August 1. Out-of-pocket cost otherwise depends on household size and income.
Where is the school?
RMHS leases space from First Presbyterian Church at 333 West Colfax Avenue in downtown South Bend.
Does RMHS accept Indiana Choice Scholarships or ESA funds?
Yes. The school accepts Indiana Choice Scholarships and Indiana Education Scholarship Account funds. Optional support services may also be paid with ESA funds.
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