Montessori School Of Rome
- The Montessori School of Rome was founded in 1980 by Swarna Kumar. It was established to bring to the children of Rome and the surrounding community the opportunity to learn following the Montessori Method of education, a method first pioneered by Maria Montessori in 1907.
- The Montessori School of Rome serves students from 18 months through 8th grade, in a toddler program (18 months - 3 years), a primary program (3-6 years/kindergarten), a lower elementary program (1st - 3rd grade), and an upper elementary program (4th - 6th grade) and adolescent program (7th - 8th grade). It is a private school emphasizing, as do all Montessori schools, peace and tolerance.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Students: 216 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,230
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Montessori School Of Rome places among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-10 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 216 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 24% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 90% |
| Average Class Size | 13 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 3 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Human Geography, AP World History |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 97% |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,230 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies from Toddler to Adolescent program. Please call us for more information. |
| % on Financial Aid | 1% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Shemi Kumar |
| Admissions Associate | Melanie Montanaro |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Dance, Fencing, Soccer, TennisDance, Fencing, Soccer, Tennis, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Needlework Club Arts and Music Programs: Arts Club, Creative Movement, Music, Musical Theatre, Piano Lessons, Violin Lessons |
School Notes
- The Montessori School of Rome was founded in 1980 by Swarna Kumar. It was established to bring to the children of Rome and the surrounding community the opportunity to learn following the Montessori Method of education, a method first pioneered by Maria Montessori in 1907. The Montessori School of Rome serves students from 18 months through 8th grade, in a toddler program (18 months - 3 years), a primary program (3-6 years/kindergarten), a lower elementary program (1st - 3rd grade), and an upper elementary program (4th - 6th grade) and adolescent program (7th - 8th grade). It is a private school emphasizing, as do all Montessori schools, peace and tolerance.
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