Knoxville Montessori School provides a safe, exciting educational environment where our children develop the courage, self-confidence and skills to pursue their dreams.
Our Montessori experience fosters a strong, inclusive community that embraces structure, freedom, responsibility and a variety of learning styles.
Small classes with low student-teacher ratios, inspired Montessori-trained teachers, and classrooms designed with the child in mind, make KMS a true 'Children's House'.
Education at KMS is based on the principles developed by Maria Montessori and extended and refined by Montessori teachers in America and around the world.
At the heart of this approach is the belief that children will best reach their potential by having the freedom to learn in a classroom especially prepared for exploring under the careful guidance of a trained teacher.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Knoxville Montessori School provides a safe, exciting educational environment where our children develop the courage, self-confidence and skills to pursue their dreams. Our Montessori experience fosters a strong, inclusive community that embraces structure, freedom, responsibility and a variety of learning styles. Small classes with low student-teacher ratios, inspired Montessori-trained teachers, and classrooms designed with the child in mind, make KMS a true 'Children's House'. Education at KMS is based on the principles developed by Maria Montessori and extended and refined by Montessori teachers in America and around the world. At the heart of this approach is the belief that children will best reach their potential by having the freedom to learn in a classroom especially prepared for exploring under the careful guidance of a trained teacher.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Knoxville Montessori School often compared to?
Knoxville Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Garden Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Knoxville Montessori School?
The application deadline for Knoxville Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Knoxville Montessori School located?
Knoxville Montessori School is located in the Marble City neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 1 other private schools located in Marble City.
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The nearest high school to Knoxville Montessori School is New Pathways Academy (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pride & Joy Children's Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sacred Heart Cathedral School (1.7 miles away)
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Garden Montessori School
Montessori School
3225 Garden Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 688-6776
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 688-6776
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Giving Tree Montessori
Montessori School
7728 Nubbin Ridge Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 691-2661
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 691-2661
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Mead Montessori School
Montessori School
2647 Bafford Pl
Knoxville, TN 37920
(931) 260-4303
Knoxville, TN 37920
(931) 260-4303
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Knoxville Adventist School
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
3615 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 522-9929
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 522-9929
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
711 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0415
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0415
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
School Reviews
5 2/6/2017
I have two sons. The oldest started at KMS when he was 2 and left at the end of 5th grade. My youngest is a third grader still at KMS. They have done wonderfully socially and academically. Now that my older son is in middle school, I can see what a great education he has received from KMS.
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