Summit Questa Montessori School in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offers a nonsectarian Montessori program for grades Pre–Kindergarten through 6 in a suburban community.
Founded in 1981, the school serves 339 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 and employs 25 teachers.
The school's enrollment is 45% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Fort Lauderdale area.
Annual tuition is $15,000, which is slightly below the average elementary private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale.
Summit Questa Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for having one of the largest student bodies.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked FL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Summit Questa Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Total Students
339 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We cannot make a genius. We can only give to each individual the chance to fulfill his potential possibilities.
- School Mascot: Seahawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Summit Questa Montessori School cost?
Summit Questa Montessori School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
What is Summit Questa Montessori School's ranking?
Summit Questa Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Summit Questa Montessori School?
The application deadline for Summit Questa Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Summit Questa Montessori School is A E F High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Bernadette Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
7450 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-7022
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-7022
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
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Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
0.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Kids
Alternative School (Baptist)
8530 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-2550
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-2550
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Children's World South Of Davie
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
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