Blue Ridge Montessori School
School Notes Overview:
We are a unique Montessori Preschool that has served the North Asheville area for 10 years. Our ages range from 2 - 6 years for boys and girls. Our goal is to serve the community with Quality Childcare and learning experiences for the students. Our teachers are gentle, and caring which adds to our beautiful setting....
School Overview:
Blue Ridge Montessori School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) | American Montessori Society (AMS) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - Prekindergarten | |
| Year Founded | 1999 | |
| County | Buncombe County, NC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 20 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 22% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 20 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 99% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies depending on number of days student attend and whether half or full day. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% | |
| Head of School | Gayle Rayfield | |
| Admissions Director | Gayle Rayfield | |
School Notes:
- We are a fully accredited Traditional Montessori School. We serve ages 2 - 6 with an average of 15-20 students per year. Ms. Gayle is the Principal who is trained in Early Childhood Montessori Education and holds a Masters Degree from The College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California.
- Our school is located in North Asheville off Merrimon and Beaverdam Roads. We accept applications on an ongoing basis and enroll as opening are available.
- Please visit our website or call for additional information or to set up an appointment to visit our unique facility.
- Profile last updated: 08/30/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (28804) | School Zip (28804) |
(NC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 19,307 people | 8,047,333 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 47% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $42,263 | $43,285 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.9 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 43 years old | 31 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (28804) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 73% / 27% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Asheville Catholic School - 200 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Asheville Montessori School - 30 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Adonai Christian Academy - 34 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- Nazarene Christian School - 103 students - 4.4 mi. away - view location
- Rainbow Mtn Childrens School - 155 students - 4.9 mi. away - view location
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