Bear Lake Montessori Academy

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.: 11:1

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)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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