Hilltop Montessori School

6 Abbott Square, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Tel: (205)437-9343
Grades: NS - 8 | 201 students
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Located in a LEED certified green building, Hilltop Montessori School educates the whole child in the beautiful town of MT Laurel. Daily foreign language is offered for all students, regardless of age. HMS also begins instruction in technology in first grade and has an innovative technology curriculum which includes smartboards and laptops, as well as hands on instruction in powerpoint, blogging, website design, word processing, excel and newsletters. Individualized academic curriculum in a nurturing, small environment. 

School Overview:
Hilltop Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported somewhat-call for more information
Year Founded 1996
Student Body
Total Students 201 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 25% (AL School Avg.: 33%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 95%
Average Class Size 10 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
(no uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,500
Tuition Notes Cost varies on academic level and is available on the website.
% on Financial Aid 3%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,000
Acceptance Rate 75%
Admissions Director Michele Scott Wilensky

School Notes:

  • Hilltop Montessori recently expanded with their Phase Two addition, which includes more preschool and toddler programs. Additionally, environmental education is interwoven through the curriculum. Each classroom has an outdoor learning environment, there is a working bee hive on site and the children are encouraged to eat healthy recipes from their classroom gardens through the school's "deep roots gardening program."

    • Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

Nearby Schools:

Hilltop Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
Corporate Drive KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 3.3 mi. away
Briarwood Christian High School
Gr. 8-12 | 3.7 mi. away
Westminster School At Oak Mountain
Gr. K-12 | 5.6 mi. away
God's House Kindergarten
Gr. K | 6.5 mi. away
Heritage Academy
Gr. K-12 | 7 mi. away

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