Montessori School At Emory

3021 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
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Montessori School At Emory Photo #1 - We have been in existence for over 25 years educating children ages 15 months to 14 years old. Our teachers each have degrees and AMI certifications in their perspective age groups providing you a true and authentic Montessori experience. Our environments foster independence, self-confidence, determination, leadership skills, a love for learning and more.
Montessori School At Emory Photo #2 - We do not limit our children with worksheets, rather we follow them and their interest allowing them to use their creativity to develop real life problems and scenarios to accompany the concepts. They are learning through practical life experience and developing skills for them to think and act independently.
Montessori School At Emory Photo #3 - Our children use concrete materials to master the academic concepts to meet the Georgia Standards and beyond. Schedule a tour and discover why an authentic Montessori education from Montessori School at Emory is the right education for your child.
Montessori School At Emory Photo #4 - We follow the children and their divine interest. They are able to work in areas of which they are truly passionate while still developing the essential skills in the areas they may not favor. They are allowed to move at their own pace to achieve mastery and they look to each other within the community for assistance and guidance.
Montessori School At Emory Photo #5 - We follow the children and their divine interest. They are able to work in areas of which they are truly passionate while continuing to thrive in the areas that may be less interesting. They work at their own pace until they reach mastery of the concepts.
Montessori School At Emory Photo #6 - "Help me to do it by myself"
  • Montessori classrooms provide a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural curiosity and desire to learn.
  • The children's inherent love of learning is encouraged by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous meaningful activities under the guidance of a trained AMI teacher and assistant.
  • Through their work, the children develop concentration, motivation, persistence, and discipline.
  • Within the framework of order, the children progress at their own pace and rhythm, according to their individual capabilities, during the crucial years of development.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Students: 197 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,245
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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School Overview

School TypeMontessori School
School Membership(s)School Assoc.Association Montessori International (AMI)
Other Montessori association(s)
Religious AffiliationNonsectarian
Grades OfferedGrades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded1992

Student Body

Total Students197 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade Montessori School At Emory Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size25 students
Classroom Dress CodeCasual

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost$1,245
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Tuition NotesThis is an average tuition amount.

Sports

Total Sports Offered1 sport
SportsBasketballBasketball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.art, cooking, music, physical education, spanish language

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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Students: 197 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,245
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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