Blue Ridge Montessori School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 20 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,750
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Blue Ridge Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Blue Ridge Montessori School
Pre-K	18
Kind	2

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Year Founded

1999

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,750

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies depending on number of days student attend and whether half or full day.

Summer Program Cost

$1,400

% on Financial Aid

10%

Admissions Director

Gayle Rayfield

School Notes

We are a unique Montessori Preschool that has served the North Asheville area for 10 years.
Our ages range from 2 - 6 years for boys and girls.
Our goal is to serve the community with Quality Childcare and learning experiences for the students. Our teachers are gentle, and caring which adds to our beautiful setting.

We are a fully accredited Traditional Montessori School. We serve ages 2 - 6 with an average of 15-20 students per year. Ms. Gayle is the Owner/Director who is trained in Early Childhood Montessori Education and holds a Masters Degree from The College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California.
Our school is located in North Asheville off Merrimon and Beaverdam Roads. We accept applications on an ongoing basis and enroll as opening are available.
Please visit our website or call for additional information or to set up an appointment to visit our unique facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Blue Ridge Montessori School cost?

Blue Ridge Montessori School's tuition is approximately $7,750 for private students and $1,400 for summer students.

What schools are Blue Ridge Montessori School often compared to?

Blue Ridge Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Asheville Montessori School by visitors of our site.

Does Blue Ridge Montessori School offer a summer program?

Yes, Blue Ridge Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Blue Ridge Montessori School's ranking?

Blue Ridge Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Blue Ridge Montessori School?

The application deadline for Blue Ridge Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/19/2021

Highly recommend Blue Ridge Montessori School. Beautiful classroom and wooded playground on an acre in North Asheville. Serving Asheville for 22 years.

- Posted by Administrator - Gayle Fournier-Southern

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Asheville, NC is $14,514 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Asheville, NC is 65% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).