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Knoxville Montessori School

4311 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919

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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 (2026)

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

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1966

School Calendar

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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.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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)

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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.

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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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 73 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Knoxville, TN is $16,165 for elementary schools and $16,268 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).