Garden Montessori School (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

A child-centered and parent-inclusive Montessori school serving the needs of children ages two through eight grade.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 160 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Garden Montessori School
Nursery	12
Pre-K	56
Kind	10
1	10
2	14
3	8
4	13
5	10
6	8
7	9
8	10

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Year Founded

1994

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

160 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Dian Taylor

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

artmusic

orchestrapiano

Spanish

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

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Garden Montessori School is located in the Fountain City neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other private schools located in Fountain City.

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The average private school tuition in Knoxville, TN is $11,766 for elementary schools and $12,954 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Knoxville, TN is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).