Amelia Island Montessori School

Amelia Island Montessori School (AIMS) is an independent school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, offering a private education true to the original Maria Montessori philosophy.
Founded in 1973, Amelia Island Montessori sits on a beautiful wooded campus within walking distance to the Atlantic Ocean.
We are the only school in Nassau County to be accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the prestigious Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS).
We welcome students from 18 months to 12 years of age.
It is a place where children love learning, and learn the skills that will prepare them for life.
It is a place where they can benefit from an individualized curriculum, caring faculty, and a method of education that has influenced innovators and thinkers for more than a century.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Amelia Island Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1973

Student Body

Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Amelia Island Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Depends on program
Admissions Director
Vicki McCarthy

School Notes

  • Amelia IslandMontessori School (AIMS) is an independent school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, offering a private education true to the original Maria Montessori philosophy. Founded in 1973, Amelia Island Montessori sits on a beautiful wooded campus within walking distance to the Atlantic Ocean.
  • We are the only school in Nassau County to be accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the prestigious Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS). We welcome students from 18 months to 12 years of age.
  • It is a place where children love learning, and learn the skills that will prepare them for life. It is aplace where they can benefit from an individualized curriculum, caring faculty, and a method of education that has influenced innovators and thinkers for more than a century.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amelia Island Montessori School's ranking?
Amelia Island Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Amelia Island Montessori School?
The application deadline for Amelia Island Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Florida is $10,492 for elementary schools and $11,705 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Florida is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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