Located in Jefferson City, TN, Jefferson Montessori School enrolls 14 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a rural, nonsectarian Montessori program.
Founded in 1991, the school has a staff of 2 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
The school provides early childhood education within a small community setting focused on Montessori teaching methods.
Jefferson Montessori School serves a co–educational population in a rural area near other private schools in the region.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson Montessori School often compared to?
Jefferson Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Garden Montessori School, Giving Tree Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Jefferson Montessori School?
The application deadline for Jefferson Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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