About the School
- 1st Class Montessori in Cordova, TN offers co–ed Montessori education for grades PK through 2 in a large city community setting.
- The school has a total enrollment of 24 students, supported by 2 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
- This nonsectarian early learning program reflects racial diversity with approximately 82% students of color.
- Located in Cordova's city neighborhood, the school operates without religious affiliation or formal school memberships.
- 1st Class Montessori provides an option for families seeking small–group Montessori education in the Cordova, TN area.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 21%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 1st Class Montessori?
The application deadline for 1st Class Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Montessori School
8563 Fay Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 751-2000
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
Presbyterian
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(901) 685-0976
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
2100 N. Germantown Parkway
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 388-7321
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
8650 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 458-5543
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,000 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
8563 Fay Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 751-2000
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
Presbyterian
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Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-0976
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
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Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 388-7321
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Extracurriculars: 3
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(901) 481-9261
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Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
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(901) 754-7217
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Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
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(901) 388-7321
Distance: 2.0 mi
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Avg. class size: 16 students
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Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
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Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 965 students
Sports: 14
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(901) 754-7217
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
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(901) 755-3210
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