Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: โVerified school update
Belleview Montessori School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: โVerified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2025
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Belleview Montessori School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children ages 1 to 5 learn through hands-on exploration, independence, and respect for others. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, our dedicated teachers foster curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking skills. With carefully prepared classrooms and individualized learning, we support each child's social, emotional, and academic growth, building a joyful foundation for lifelong success.
- Belleview Montessori School offers an authentic Montessori education for children ages 1 to 5, designed to foster independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Rooted in the Montessori philosophy, our programs emphasize hands-on exploration, individualized instruction, and respect for each child's unique developmental journey. Our classrooms are carefully prepared environments equipped with purposeful Montessori materials that encourage children to explore math, language, science, practical life, and sensorial skills. Teachers serve as guides, nurturing social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth while cultivating independence, concentration, and problem-solving abilities. We currently serve children in Toddler (12 years, walking), Preschool (23 years), and Pre-K/VPK (45 years) classrooms, providing age-appropriate learning experiences that build a strong foundation for future academic success. Each program also emphasizes community, kindness, and respect for others, preparing children not only for school but for life. Our school recently underwent extensive renovations to create a safe, accessible, and engaging learning environment. Improvements include handicap-accessible facilities, bright and inviting classrooms, new outdoor spaces, and updated security features. With these enhancements, Belleview Montessori School provides a warm and welcoming setting where children thrive. Families are welcomed as essential partners in their child's learning journey. Through regular communication, school events, and an open-door policy, we work closely with parents to ensure every child receives the support they need to succeed. Belleview Montessori School is proud to serve the Belleview and greater Marion County community, offering a unique and meaningful educational option that nurtures the whole child and lays the foundation for lifelong growth and success.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Belleview Montessori School?
The application deadline for Belleview Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Belleview Montessori School is Belleview Christian Academy (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lifespan Academy Llc (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students
Special Education School
10252 S Us Highway 441 Units #3 & 4
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 547-5849
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
6107 Se Agnew Rd
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6151
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
Pentecostal
12650 Se County Highway 484
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6252
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
155 Sw 87th Pl
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2999
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
6185 SE 140TH ST
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 897-0822
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
6107 Se Agnew Rd
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6151
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
Pentecostal
12650 Se County Highway 484
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6252
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
155 Sw 87th Pl
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2999
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
6185 SE 140TH ST
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 897-0822
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: K-11 | 12 students
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 902
Summerfield, FL 34492
(352) 245-3040
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students
Special Education School
10252 S Us Highway 441 Units #3 & 4
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 547-5849
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
6107 Se Agnew Rd
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6151
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
Pentecostal
12650 Se County Highway 484
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6252
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
155 Sw 87th Pl
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2999
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
6185 SE 140TH ST
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 897-0822
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students
Special Education School
10252 S Us Highway 441 Units #3 & 4
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 547-5849
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
6107 Se Agnew Rd
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6151
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
Pentecostal
12650 Se County Highway 484
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6252
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
155 Sw 87th Pl
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2999
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Presbyterian
2255 SE 38th Street
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 629-4523
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(352) 726-1833
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Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
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(352) 726-1931
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(352) 726-1931
8398.6 miles
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School Reviews
5 9/13/2025
The Belleview Montessori School is an outstanding school in this community with teachers who are experts at ensuring the students have a joyful and rewarding educational experience. The teachers are dedicated, knowledgeable professionals in early education and the Montessori curriculum, and they genuinely care about the well-being of their students and families. The Belleview Montessori School has been an excellent choice for our child's education and for our family.
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