The New School, A Montessori Center For Children

5617 Sunset Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC, 27540-0275
Tel: (919)303-3636
Grades: NS - 8 | 170 students
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We are a private, fully accredited, non-profit Montessori school with programs ranging from infants through eighth grade. We provide supportive and challenging environments in which children are encouraged to explore and pursue their interests. Our environments and programs are designed to expose children to a wide variety of skills, information, and experiences that include and surpass those outlined in the North Carolina State Standards. Each child in our care is encouraged to establish developmentally appropriate skills including independence, self-discipline, organization, leadership, creativity, and communication.

School Overview:
The New School, A Montessori Center For Children
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1982
Student Body
Total Students 170 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (NC School Avg.: 23%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 40%
Average Class Size 19 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition fees are very competitively priced. We have flexible schedules and payment plans. There is also an online payment option using Pay Pal.
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Julie Schroer
Admissions Associate Denise Scheidt

Nearby Schools:

The New School, A Montessori Center For Children
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
Hilltop Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 4.4 mi. away
Resurrection Lutheran School
Gr. PK-8 | 5.2 mi. away
The Mariposa School
Gr. PK | 5.8 mi. away
Jordan Lake Sudbury School
Gr. PK | 6.6 mi. away
Thales Academy Apex K-5
Gr. K-5 | 6.9 mi. away

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