Chenal Valley Montessori School (CVMS) exists for purpose of providing an excellent facility for the education of children based on the discoveries of Dr.
Maria Montessori during her life-long observation of children. The school is organized as a private, incorporated, educational institution.
CVMS is an American Montessori Society (AMS) affiliated school. AMS has over two thousand schools in the United States, Canada, England, and throughout the world. Chenal Valley Montessori School provide Montessori education.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 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-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chenal Valley Montessori School?
The application deadline for Chenal Valley Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Chenal Valley Montessori School located?
Chenal Valley Montessori School is located in the River Mountain neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 5 other private schools located in River Mountain.
School Reviews
5 9/1/2021
Our daughter attended CVMS for 5 years, beginning when she was 17 months old. She continued at CVMS through her kindergarten year. This school is simply amazing. She entered only speaking a few words and left prepared to skip a grade in school. The staff at CVMS saw her through many stages - they were able to get her talking, get her potty trained, deal with discipline issues with compassion and kindness, and they made her LOVE learning. As a small school, CVMS is able to give children the love and attention they need to flourish and thrive. The community is close-knit, and the kids make enduring friends and connections. I highly recommend this school.
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