Located in Dothan, AL, Dothan Montessori School enrolls 25 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 25:1.
Approximately one–third of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Dothan Montessori School is an American Montessori Society (AMS) member, offering a Montessori curriculum in a small urban setting.
The school's co–ed program serves early childhood learners in a community with several other nearby preschools and kindergarten options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 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-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dothan Montessori School?
The application deadline for Dothan Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Dothan Montessori School is New Day Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Beulah Land Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Ridgecrest Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
First Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3012 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-6283
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-6283
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 206 students
New Day Academy
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Day Academy
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Crossroads Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2574 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Tuition listed
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
New Day Academy
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Brenda Preparatory School & Nt
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1792 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-3315
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-3315
2.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 51 students
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Ridgecrest Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
First Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3012 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-6283
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-6283
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 206 students
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Geneva County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
8502.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Geneva County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 West Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
8502.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Geneva County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 S 6th Ave
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2923
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2923
8502.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
A M Windham Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4466
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4466
8503.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Daleville High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
8503.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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