Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Cresco Montessori
About the School
- The Montessori method is a system of education that is both a philosophy of child development and a rationale for guiding such growth.
- It is based on children's developmental needs for freedom within limits, as well as, a carefully prepared environment, which guarantees exposure to materials and experiences.
- It is designed to take full advantage of children's desire to learn and their unique abilities to develop their own capabilities.
- The basic tenet of Montessori education is that a child learns best in an enriched, supportive environment through exploration, discovery and creativity with the guidance and encouragement of a trained and caring staff.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Cresco Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2008
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 28%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Montessori method is a system of education that is both a philosophy of child development and a rationale for guiding such growth. It is based on children's developmental needs for freedom within limits, as well as, a carefully prepared environment, which guarantees exposure to materials and experiences. It is designed to take full advantage of children's desire to learn and their unique abilities to develop their own capabilities. The basic tenet of Montessori education is that a child learns best in an enriched, supportive environment through exploration, discovery and creativity with the guidance and encouragement of a trained and caring staff.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Larry Page - Co-Founder of Google -
- Sergey Brin - Co-Founder of Google -
- Jeffrey Bezos - Founder of Amazon.com -
- Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis - Editor, Former First Lady -
- Anne Frank - Author of The Diary of Anne Frank -
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez - Nobel Prize winner for Literature -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Cresco Montessori?
Cresco Montessori famous alumni include: Larry Page - Co-Founder of Google, Sergey Brin - Co-Founder of Google, Jeffrey Bezos - Founder of Amazon.com, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis - Editor, Former First Lady, Anne Frank - Author of The Diary of Anne Frank and Gabriel Garcia Marquez - Nobel Prize winner for Literature.
When is the application deadline for Cresco Montessori?
The application deadline for Cresco Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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