Cresco Montessori (2025-26 Profile)

3001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30062

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 (2025-26)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Cresco Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

2008

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 28%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

46:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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

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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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