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Montessori Academy at St. John's

4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140

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Tel: (305) 534-8234

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The Montessori Academy at St. John`s waterfront location offers a calm and peaceful setting for children to learn and play.

Our Montessori Program serves students ages 18 months to Grade 5 offering an alternative educational program with an Integrated Food Program providing children hands-on experience assisting a chef to prepare nutritious meals.

The Montessori Academy at St. John`s is recognized by the American Montessori Society and International Montessori Council and has five beautifully prepared learning environments with certified Montessori staff.

The Integrated Food Program is environmentally-friendly and aims at instilling healthy eating habits, coaching good table manners, teaching basic cooking skills, and expanding the children`s knowledge of nutrition and food-related vocabulary,while incorporating the concepts found in Montessori Practical Life, Math and Gardening Lessons.

The program also includes home-style lunch and snacks on a daily basis.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 108 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other school association(s)
International Montessori Council (IMC)
Association of Independent Schools of Florida

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Spanish

Year Founded

1990

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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First Day of School

Mon. Aug 31, 2026

Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

108 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

18 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform required: Polo dresses, Polo shirts and Khaki/Navy bottoms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

There is a registration fee, security fee and a supplemental fee.

Summer Program Cost Notes

We offer summer camp the month of June and July

% on Financial Aid

25%

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Cynthia

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BalletDance

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Ballet ClassMusic Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Soccer Classes

School Notes

The Montessori Academy at St. John`s waterfront location offers a calm and peaceful setting for children to learn and play.
Our Montessori Program serves students ages 18months to Grade 5 offering an alternative educational program with an Integrated Food Program providing children hands-on experience assisting a chef to prepare nutritious meals.
The Montessori Academy at St. John`s is recognized by theAmerican Montessori Society and International Montessori Council and has fivebeautifully prepared learning environments with certified Montessori staff.
The Integrated Food Program is environmentally-friendly and aims at instilling healthy eating habits, coaching good table manners, teaching basic cooking skills, and expanding the children`s knowledge of nutrition and food-related vocabulary, while incorporating the concepts found in Montessori Practical Life, Math and Gardening Lessons.
The program also includes home-style lunch and snacks (options) on a daily basis.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Montessori Academy at St. John's often compared to?

Montessori Academy at St. John's is often viewed alongside schools like Papillon Montessori by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Academy at St. John's?

The acceptance rate of Montessori Academy at St. John's is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.

Does Montessori Academy at St. John's offer a summer program?

Yes, Montessori Academy at St. John's offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Montessori Academy at St. John's offer?

Montessori Academy at St. John's offers 3 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Dance and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Montessori Academy at St. John's?

The application deadline for Montessori Academy at St. John's is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Montessori Academy at St. John's located?

Montessori Academy at St. John's is located in the Nautilus neighborhood of Miami Beach, FL. There are 1 other private schools located in Nautilus.

School Reviews

5 5/14/2020

My child has been attending Montessori Academy at St. John's for four years and I could not be happier. His teachers are wonderful. They are caring and academically challenging. They are Montessori certified and advance the students above grade level in a fun educational way. I will continue at MASJ until my child can no longer attend.

- Posted by Parent - David

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 108 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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