Heartwood Montessori School
Heartwood Montessori School, founded in 1991, is located at 112 Byrum Street in the heart of Cary, North Carolina, near the intersection of I-40/440 and US-1/64, serving Cary, Apex, Morrisville, and the greater Raleigh area.
Heartwood is committed to quality education for children ages 18 months to fifteen years. Our school provides an extensive curriculum based on the Montessori Method and inclusive of State and National standards.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 176 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,000
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Heartwood Montessori School places among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
all differences respected
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
See website for details
Admissions Director
Sue Daniel
Admissions Associate
Mary McKinney
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