Miami Shores Montessori School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 43 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Miami Shores Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Association of Independent Schools of Florida
National Council for Private School Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Miami Shores Montessori School
Pre-K	22
Kind	12
1	4
2	2
3	1
Ungraded	2

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Year Founded

2005

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

43 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

78%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies according to program and schedule.

% on Financial Aid

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Miami Shores Montessori School, a home for your child, where he or she will have the opportunity to learn, explore, grow and become an independent individual.
Our school is here to help your child reach his or her greatest potential in an environment, not unlike your home, in which children are surrounded by thoughtful teachers and caregivers who focus on their development and provide experiences which help to contribute to their emotional, spiritual and intellectual growth as well as foster independence.

School Motto: “The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.” Maria Montessori

Our school follows the educational principles and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. Maria Montessori believed that children have a natural urge to explore, discover and learn. Children need an environment that provides the opportunities for academic, social and emotional growth. In order to meet these needs, the Montessori classroom is carefully prepared to accommodate the child physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally. The goal at Miami Shores Montessori School is to help children reach their greatest potential in a carefully prepared setting surrounded by caring teachers. Moreover, we are accredited by the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC), the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) and are affiliated to the American Montessori Society (AMS).Miami Shores Montessori School offers a Toddler program for children 18 months to three years old,a Pre-school/Kindergarten program for children three to six years of age and a Junior Elementary program for children six to nine years old. In addition to our complete Montessori curriculum, we offer weekly enrichment classes which include Yoga, Chinese, Spanish, Creative Movement, and Gardening. Optional After School enrichment activities are also available; and they include: Gymnastics, Ballet, Math and Reading Clubs, Music, and Art classes.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Miami, FL is $18,664 for elementary schools and $19,783 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Miami, FL is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).