Fernwood Montessori School

Lone Oak Montessori School provides a stimulating and nurturing Montessori environment in which both intellectual and creative endeavors are cultivated.
We are dedicated to providing challenging and enriching educational experiences.
Each child is motivated to develop to his or her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially.
We are dedicated to providing challenging and enriching educational experiences.
Each child is motivated to develop to his or her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially.
We foster respect, responsibility, and intellectual curiosity. Our dedication to remaining true to the Montessori philosophy enables our students to become independent lifelong learners and contributing members of the larger community.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1981

Student Body

Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Fernwood Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Fernwood Montessori School?
The application deadline for Fernwood Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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