Montessori Elementary School of Asheville (Closed 2021)

School Facts

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2008

Student Body

Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • We are a small, private Montessori school in North Asheville, NC. All teachers are certified Montessorians and the school itself is a certified Member School with the American Montessori Society. We offer a unique education of the whole child for students within grades 1 through 6. Our traditional Montessori approach and our Specials subjects help us stand out from other schools within the area. Our playground is a natural space for exploration, fun and learning... complete with a running creek and natural playscapes. We are a close community of parents, teachers and students with a tight community feel and a warm, home-like atmosphere.
  • Special Subjects include:
  • Art
  • Music
  • Woodworking
  • French
  • Cooking
  • Creative Movement
  • We also offer an aftercare program until 5:00pm for families.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montessori Elementary School of Asheville cost?
Montessori Elementary School of Asheville's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Elementary School of Asheville?
The application deadline for Montessori Elementary School of Asheville is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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