Founded in 1963, Montessori Center prides itself as the oldest Montessori school in Nashville, and a torchbearer of Montessori education in Middle Tennessee, Nestled within a residential neighborhood, the center commitment to quality early childhood education in a homelike setting has held steadfast throughout the history of the school.
Montessori center offers flexible full time, part time in programs in each of its five class rooms.
Children benefit from a consistent and predictable classroom setting, with a professional teaching faculty.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Annie Sapp: Alumni of Interlochen Arts Academy -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori Centre cost?
Montessori Centre's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Montessori Centre?
Montessori Centre famous alumni include: Annie Sapp: Alumni of Interlochen Arts Academy.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Centre?
The application deadline for Montessori Centre is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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