Fairbanks Montessori Association (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked AK School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 94 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Fairbanks Montessori Association ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

International Montessori Council (IMC)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Fairbanks Montessori Association
Pre-K	87
Kind	7

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Year Founded

1965

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

94 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies according to program chosen (i.e. full days, half days, morning, afternoon, etc.)

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Heather Callahan

Admissions Associate

Colleen Hummel

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Fairbanks Montessori School is a preschool and kindergarten that serves children ages 3-6.
Our mission is to give each child a chance to maximize his or her own potential.
Through self-directed activities in a climate of mutual trust and respect, we provide children with an environment that stimulates social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth.
Our goal is that each child leaves our school with a strong sense of self-worth, an abiding love of learning, a respect for themselves and others, and a healthy independence of action and thought.

School Motto: Fairbanks Montessori’s mission is to provide exceptional early education according to Montessori principles and pedagogy, allowing each child to maximize their growth and naturally develop their independence in a nurturing environment.

True to the Montessori philosophy, FMS classes are multi-aged and focus on individualized learning at the child's pace. As a result, many children are academically ahead of other children their age when they leave FMS simply because they have been given unique opportunities to discover and learn concepts at a faster pace than theey would learn in a group. We are a fully licensed day care facility through the state of Alaska which allows families eligible for day care assistance to choose FMS as their preferred pre-school. Our licensure also ensures that FMS meets all the state requirements for a licensed facility which means parents can rest assured their children are well taken care of and getting a quality Montessori education. Our goal is to "Make the world a better place, one student at a time!"

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Fairbanks Montessori Association?

The acceptance rate of Fairbanks Montessori Association is 90%, which is lower than the national average of 93%. Fairbanks Montessori Association's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alaska with low acceptance rates.

What is Fairbanks Montessori Association's ranking?

Fairbanks Montessori Association ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Fairbanks Montessori Association?

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

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