Bear Lake Montessori Academy in Apopka, FL, is a co–ed Montessori school serving preschool and kindergarten students in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 46 students across grades PK–K, with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 4 teaching staff.
Bear Lake Montessori Academy maintains a nonsectarian orientation and is a member of other Montessori associations.
The student body reflects diversity, with 83% of students identified as students of color.
This Apopka Montessori preschool operates in a suburban locale, providing early childhood education in a community setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: “The child gives us a beautiful lesson, that in order to form and maintain our intelligence, we must use our hands.” – Maria Montessori
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bear Lake Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Bear Lake Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bear Lake Montessori Academy is Bear Lake Christian Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is KinderCare at Hunt Club (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
KinderCare at Hunt Club![KinderCare at Hunt Club Photo - Our lobby and parent center are designed to give you the time you need during drop off and pick up.]( "KinderCare at Hunt Club Photo - Our lobby and parent center are designed to give you the time you need during drop off and pick up.")
Daycare / Preschool
625 Executive Park Court
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 682-1204
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 682-1204
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Bear Lake Christian Academy
(Christian)
1251 Bear Lake Road
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 270-6691
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 270-6691
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
500 Education Loop
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 862-8411
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 862-8411
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1275 Learning Loop
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 862-7688
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 862-7688
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 610 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9
3221 Sand Lake Rd
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 869-8882
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 869-8882
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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