At Fayetteville Montessori School you'll find an environment that encourages children to develop their own foundational beliefs, attitudes, and skills for a life of independent thinking.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AR School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: “Within the child lies the fate of the future.” ― Maria Montessori
- Year Round School
- Mixed Age Group Classrooms
- 6 Months to 6th Grade
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori School often compared to?
Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like The New School by visitors of our site.
What is Montessori School's ranking?
Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Montessori School?
The application deadline for Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Montessori School is The New School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Fayetteville Creative Schools (0.1 miles away)
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The New School
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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The New School
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The New School
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The New School
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fayetteville Creative Schools
Daycare / Preschool
57 W Colt Square Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-3554
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-3554
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The New School
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First School Of First United Presbyterian Church
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
695 E Calvin St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 571-4516
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 571-4516
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 132 students
2006 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-2565
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-2565
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Tuition listed
88 W Joyce Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The New School
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2006 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-2565
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-2565
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Tuition listed
Prism Education Center
(Christian)
2190 S Razorback Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 249-6113
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 249-6113
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 123 students
1707 Johnson Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,611 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ozark Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
192 E Henri De Tonti Blvd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 316-3445
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 316-3445
7.1 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 44 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The New School
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2006 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-2565
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-2565
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Tuition listed
88 W Joyce Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
1722 N Starr Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Prism Education Center
(Christian)
2190 S Razorback Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 249-6113
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 249-6113
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 123 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fayetteville Creative Schools
Daycare / Preschool
57 W Colt Square Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-3554
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-3554
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The New School
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First School Of First United Presbyterian Church
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
695 E Calvin St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 571-4516
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 571-4516
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 132 students
88 W Joyce Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
1722 N Starr Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Woodland Junior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 E Poplar
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 765 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Haas Hall Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3880 North Front Street
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Root Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
1.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3050 Old Missouri Road
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Leverett Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1124 W Cleveland
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I love working at FMS. The people I work with are smart and encouraging, and parents are grateful and kind. It's a beautiful place to work for.
5 1/17/2015
Such an amazing staff that go the extra mile to ensure your child is guided and respected like an individual. The children are taught life skills that they will carry with them for life, preparing them to work as a community, and building awareness of the world around them.
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