School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
all differences respected
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
See website for details
Admissions Director
Sue Daniel
Admissions Associate
Mary McKinney
School Notes
- 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.
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heartwood Montessori School cost?
Heartwood Montessori School's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Heartwood Montessori School?
The application deadline for Heartwood Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Heartwood Montessori School also viewed these schools: Cary Christian School, Ravenscroft, The Montessori School Of Raleigh, Chesterbrook Academy Private School of Cary and Hopewell Academy.
The nearest high school to Heartwood Montessori School is Cary Christian School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Triangle Montessori Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cary Towne KinderCare (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 852 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
7005 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-1545
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Extracurriculars: 3
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 852 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 786 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
801 & 1101 Buck Jones Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 230-6554
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 974 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
5500 Wake Academy Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 852 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
7005 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-1545
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Extracurriculars: 3
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
7005 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-1545
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Extracurriculars: 3
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
2190 N Salem St # 103
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2461
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1118 SE Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
203 Kilmayne Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8050 Chapel Hill Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 469-0252
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 852 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
4900 Waters Edge Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 303-1255
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 852 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1118 SE Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
203 Kilmayne Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8050 Chapel Hill Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 469-0252
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cary Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3455
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3455
- miles
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Kingswood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E. Johnson Street
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3481
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3481
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Briarcliff Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 Pond St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3443
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3443
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
East Cary Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Se Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 466-4377
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 466-4377
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 Cary Towne Blvd
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3431
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3431
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Recent Articles
Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.
