La Prima Casa Montessori School in Miami, FL, offers co–educational programs for grades PK through 3 in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori setting.
The school enrolls approximately 140 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 12 teachers.
Approximately 43% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting community representation.
Tuition and enrollment figures position La Prima Casa Montessori within the local landscape of Miami private elementary education.
Located in a large city environment, this Montessori school serves families seeking early childhood and lower elementary education in Miami.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Prima Casa Montessori School?
The application deadline for La Prima Casa Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to La Prima Casa Montessori School is Immaculata-La Salle High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Gordon School of Beth David Congregation (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Prima Casa Montessori (0.0 miles away)
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2733 SW 3 Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 854-2824
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 854-2824
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Miami, FL 33129
(305) 854-3282
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 854-3282
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(Catholic)
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Miami, FL 33129
(305) 858-3722
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 858-3722
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(305) 858-9199
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 858-9199
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Immaculata-La Salle High School ![Immaculata-La Salle High School Photo - Located on the shore of Biscayne Bay in the urban city of Miami, Immaculata-La Salle is owned by the Archdiocese of Miami and administered by the Salesian Daughters of Mary Help of Christians.]( "Immaculata-La Salle High School Photo - Located on the shore of Biscayne Bay in the urban city of Miami, Immaculata-La Salle is owned by the Archdiocese of Miami and administered by the Salesian Daughters of Mary Help of Christians.")
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Miami, FL 33133
(305) 854-2334
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 854-2334
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Miami, FL 33133
(305) 854-2334
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 854-2334
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(305) 553-1000
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(305) 854-3282
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(305) 854-3282
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Miami, FL 33129
(305) 858-3722
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 858-3722
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(305) 377-0391
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 377-0391
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(305) 400-8524
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(305) 400-8524
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(305) 553-1000
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(305) 553-1000
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2733 SW 3 Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 854-2824
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 854-2824
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2625 SW 3rd Ave
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(305) 854-3282
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 854-3282
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 228 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Sts Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
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Miami, FL 33129
(305) 858-3722
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 858-3722
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Avg. class size: 35 students Tuition listed
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1414 SW 22 st
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 858-9199
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 858-9199
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Gr: NS-3 | 214 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
375 SW 15th Road
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 377-0391
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 377-0391
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 400 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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