Amelia Island Montessori School (AIMS) is an independent school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, offering a private education true to the original Maria Montessori philosophy.
Founded in 1973, Amelia Island Montessori sits on a beautiful wooded campus within walking distance to the Atlantic Ocean.
We are the only school in Nassau County to be accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the prestigious Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS).
We welcome students from 18 months to 12 years of age.
It is a place where children love learning, and learn the skills that will prepare them for life.
It is a place where they can benefit from an individualized curriculum, caring faculty, and a method of education that has influenced innovators and thinkers for more than a century.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Amelia Island Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Depends on program
Admissions Director
Vicki McCarthy
School Notes
- Amelia IslandMontessori School (AIMS) is an independent school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, offering a private education true to the original Maria Montessori philosophy. Founded in 1973, Amelia Island Montessori sits on a beautiful wooded campus within walking distance to the Atlantic Ocean.
- We are the only school in Nassau County to be accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the prestigious Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS). We welcome students from 18 months to 12 years of age.
- It is a place where children love learning, and learn the skills that will prepare them for life. It is aplace where they can benefit from an individualized curriculum, caring faculty, and a method of education that has influenced innovators and thinkers for more than a century.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amelia Island Montessori School's ranking?
Amelia Island Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Amelia Island Montessori School?
The application deadline for Amelia Island Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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