Center Montessori School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 134 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,825
Acceptance rate: 99%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Center Montessori School
Pre-K	40
Kind	19
1	15
2	8
3	13
4	17
6	8
7	14

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Year Founded

1976

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Student Body

Total Students

134 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,825

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% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mara Fulk

Admissions Associate

Michelle Peterson

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

School Mascot

Eagle

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

After School ArtAfter School Spanish

BalletIndividual tutoring

Jazz BandKinder gym

Math CountsRunning Club

Tumbling

School Notes

The purpose of the Center Montessori School is to educate children by subordinating teaching to learning so that children are empowered to continue to educate themselves throughout their lifetimes.
We strive to provide intellectually stimulating, unlimited learning opportunities in a physically and emotionally safe environment, respectful of the whole child, so that the child may become academically advanced, culturally enriched, socially adept, emotionally secure, and physically fit according to the child's potential.
The school seeks to develop competent social skills within the children by teaching them strategies for solving problems.
Children are encouraged to dialogue with each other in order to express their feelings and to deal with interpersonal issues.
They are guided by teachers who are interested in preserving the children's self-esteem and in helping them become self-disciplined.
Our Montessori elementary education program takes into account the child's growing transformation from one who learns through concrete examples to one who can learn from and make abstractions.
Consequently, one finds an array of educational hands-on materials, sequenced and structured to guide the child through the passage from the concrete to the abstract.
These materials span lessons of language, mathematics, and cultural subjects.

Students at Center Montessori School can:

Work at their highest level possible. We set the minimum, the child sets the maximum!
Work in multi age group settings which both motivates younger children to try to achieve what older kids are working on and solidifies what older children have already learned as they have opportunities to help younger children.
Individual Teaching

Our Toddler and Primary classes are child centered for hands-on sensorial learning in a prepared environment that encourages children to develop

independence, concentration, self-motivation and responsibility
gross and fine motor control and coordination
foundations for success in language, writing, reading, and math

In our elementary program, children take an active responsibility in their learning by exercising work choices within the scope of curriculum.
The elementary curriculum includes:

Mathematics
Grammar
History
Physical Science
Botany
Drama
Music
Spanish
Reading & Writing
Literature
Geography
Zoology
Chemistry
Public Speaking
Art and Art History
Physical Education

Our well-rounded program provides rigorous intellectual stimulation and enables children to develop skills necessary for high school and life such as:

Problem solving
Critical thinking
Independent working
Cooperative group work skills
Self-assurance
Creativity
Personal reflection and self knowledge
Commitment to community

We do this in an emotionally safe environment that promotes self-esteem.

The middle school builds upon the elementary curriculum and includes:

Language
Mathematics Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry
Geography
History
Humanities
Economics
Physical Education
Art
Art History
Operating a business
Career Education
Internships
Life Science
Drama
Band and Jazz Band
Computer Education
Community Service
Public Speaking and Speech Presentation Skills

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Center Montessori School cost?

Center Montessori School's tuition is approximately $10,825 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Center Montessori School?

The acceptance rate of Center Montessori School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

When is the application deadline for Center Montessori School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (5 reviews)

5 8/8/2026

We came to Center Montessori School for the education and stayed because of the community.Center Montessori educates the whole child, supporting every student''s academic, social, and emotional growth. The teachers are exceptionally prepared, patient, and genuinely committed to understanding each child as an individual. Their care and dedication give our family complete confidence. I would not trust my child''s education and well-being to anyone else.The school honors each child''s individuality and warmly welcomes families from all backgrounds. Different experiences and perspectives are valued, creating a genuine sense of connection and belonging.We are deeply grateful to be part of the Center Montessori School community and highly recommend it to families seeking a nurturing, welcoming, and student-centered education.

- Posted by Parent - SAC

5 8/8/2026

When we moved to FL, I didn''t know anything about the local day cares or schools. My friend suggested I look into Montessori for the time being, until my son was old enough to go to kindergarten (I knew nothing about Montessori at the time). That is how I found the Center Montessori School, where my son has been a student from the time he was 2 years old until well past kindergarten (he is now in 6th grade). I can''t speak highly enough about the school. School leadership is accessible and responsive, the admin staff are super helpful and flexible (parents are hard to work with!), and the teachers are AMAZING with the students -- instilling curiosity and a love of learning. I speak from experience: my son performs well beyond his age in many subjects (because Montessori follows the child''s abilities, which can outpace traditional age-specific learning guidelines) and loves going to school. He literally LOVES going to school. What more could a parent ask for? :-)

- Posted by Parent - Bernice

5 8/1/2026

We LOVE CMS. If you value positive discipline parenting philosophies & child-lead learning, you will find the education provided at CMS invaluable. The community is tight-knit, child-centered & feels like family. My daughter is not only excelling but is THRIVING & advancing. We are so grateful for her teachers & the benefits of growing up Montessori.

- Posted by Parent - Lily

5 3/10/2018

Two of our children started the Center for Education in Primary, at the age of three. Our third child will begin this fall. We can`t say enough wonderful things about this school. The teachers and administration have such a loving way with the children and treat them with so much respect. They are all highly educated and many of them have been at the school 10+ years. It`s like a big family. Since the children are in the same class for three years before moving on, you really form bonds with the teachers and fellow parents. It helps with communication too because the teachers really get to know your child. We continue to learn about the Montessori Method from the teachers and administration at the Center. They offer workshops and classes for parents as well as send home literature for us to read that offers tips to work thru common parenting struggles in loving and respectful ways. I love watching the teachers interact and communicate with the children. I`m always amazed watching the Primary teachers and how quickly they can diffuse a power struggle or calm a child. The teachers are always so gentle and loving in the way they talk with the children. You can tell they really love teaching. We also love that each child works at their own pace and there is no limit on how much a child can learn. The teachers continue to create individual work plans throughout the year to challenge each child. We were so impressed this year when we witnessed all the third graders presenting their puzzle maps of countries from all over the world. To know that our eight year old can identify where all the states (and capitals) are in the U.S., and several of the countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America amazed us. What a gift these teachers have given our children. They love to learn and the Center for Education makes it so much fun!We love the Montessori way and the hands on curriculum. The children are educated on different cultures and traditions and it not only makes them aware but helps them appreciate differences in others. They learn how to problem solve with each other, talk about their concerns in class meetings, and they`re given freedom to learn in a fun way. Beginning in first grade, they have academic requirements they must meet each day, but they learn to manage their time and have the freedom to complete their tasks by moving around the room rather than being confined to a desk. They even have the opportunity to work with others to complete some assignments, recognizing the need for socialization at this age. We love that the Center for Education focuses on developing the whole child socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. They are always focused on "what is best for the child."This school and the education our children are receiving is one of the best gifts we can ever give them. Thank you Center Montessori School!

- Posted by Parent - Crystal Burkhart

5 9/8/2012

My daughter attended the Center Montessori School from 3 years-14 years where she has now entered an advanced program at MHS. The center prepared her academically in advanced studies. She loved the Art, Jazz Band, Chorus, and all other activities provided of the Center. All of the Teachers truely empower the children enabling them to grow into responsible young adults who "know who they are". They are grounded, well rounded human beings. Thank you, Center Montessori School

- Posted by Parent - cwood

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The average private school tuition in Bradenton, FL is $10,977 for elementary schools and $11,688 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bradenton, FL is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).