Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Asheville Montessori School
About the School
- Since its founding more than a century ago, Asheville School has been preparing high school students with an education for a lifetime.
- A rigorous academic experience focused on a traditional core curriculum challenges students and gives them the foundation to become better thinkers and communicators.
- A code of honor instills in students the importance of truth and strong character in all aspects of life.
- A rich tradition of athletics teaches students the important lessons of the playing field, sport and the outdoors.
- The boarding school experience builds in students a respect for and responsibility to others and one's self.
- Students learn these lessons in a nurturing, close-knit community set on a campus of 300 pastoral acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To assist a child, we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.
- Since its founding more than a century ago, Asheville School has been preparing high school students with an education for a lifetime. A rigorous academic experience focused on a traditional core curriculum challenges students and gives them the foundation to become better thinkers and communicators. A code of honor instills in students the importance of truth and strong character in all aspects of life. A rich tradition of athletics teaches students the important lessons of the playing field, sport and the outdoors. The boarding school experience builds in students a respect for and responsibility to others and one's self. Students learn these lessons in a nurturing, close-knit community set on a campus of 300 pastoral acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Julia Child, chef, author, TV personality -
- Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton -
- Seth Curry, NBA player -
- Anthony Doerr, Pulitzer Prize recipient -
- Taylor Swift, GRAMMY Award winner -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Asheville Montessori School?
Asheville Montessori School famous alumni include: Julia Child, chef, author, TV personality, Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Seth Curry, NBA player, Anthony Doerr, Pulitzer Prize recipient and Taylor Swift, GRAMMY Award winner.
When is the application deadline for Asheville Montessori School?
The application deadline for Asheville Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Asheville Montessori School located?
Asheville Montessori School is located in the Murdock Linden neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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Avg. class size: 20 students
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38 Sycamore Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 281-0505
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
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(828) 259-9880
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Gr: PK-9 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 2
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6701 Garrett Road
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(919) 490-0287
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2800 Pickett Road
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(919) 489-9045
Distance: 126.0 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 257 students
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Extracurriculars: 2
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6050 Holder Rd
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(336) 766-5550
Distance: 383.9 mi
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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3910 Poor Ridge Rd
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(252) 262-7891
Distance: 156.4 mi
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280 Sam McGee Road
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(864) 226-5344
Distance: 126.0 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 2
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6050 Holder Rd
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 766-5550
Distance: 202.5 mi
Gr: K-1 | 28 students
Montessori School
6701 Garrett Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 490-0287
Distance: 203.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 11
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2800 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-9045
Distance: 207.6 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 34 students
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1201 Cape Court
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-4183
Distance: 383.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
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3910 Poor Ridge Rd
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 262-7891
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
38 Sycamore Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 281-0505
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1 School Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 259-9880
Distance: 126.0 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
6050 Holder Rd
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 766-5550
Distance: 203.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 11
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2800 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-9045
Distance: 207.6 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 34 students
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1201 Cape Court
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(910) 323-4183
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
64 W T Weaver Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 258-3600
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
All-boys | Alternative School
75 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
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871 Riverside Dr
Asheville, NC 28804
(410) 903-6714
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
12 Culvern St
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
All-boys | Alternative School
75 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 73 students
Christian
Po Box 16981
Asheville, NC 28816
(828) 515-4015
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students
Baptist
76 Hawkins Lane
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3712
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
20 Reynolds Mountain Blvd
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 645-8053
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
64 W T Weaver Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 258-3600
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
12 Culvern St
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 73 students
Christian
Po Box 16981
Asheville, NC 28816
(828) 515-4015
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students
Baptist
76 Hawkins Lane
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3712
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
871 Riverside Dr
Asheville, NC 28804
(410) 903-6714
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
12 Culvern St
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
38 Sycamore Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 281-0505
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
385 Hazel Mill Road
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(828) 252-9713
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(828) 646-3440
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