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Montessori Tides

1550 Penman Rd
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

www.montessoritides.com

Montessori Tides School is a nationally recognized Montessori School. It's roots were established in 1986 as a Montessori environment for ages three to six years old.

The current facility now inlcudes a full complement of ages 18 months through the Grade 3.

All the Lead teachers are trained and certified in the Montessori Method and the curriculum materials are consistent with the Montessori principles of education.

In addition, the director holds an internationally recognized AMI Montessori diploma from Xavier University and a Masters degree in Mental Health from Nova Southeastern University.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 112 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

112 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Montessori Tides School is a nationally recognized Montessori School. It's roots were established in 1986 as a Montessori environment for ages three to six years old. The current facility now inlcudes a full complement of ages 18 months through the Grade 3. All the Lead teachers are trained and certified in the Montessori Method and the curriculum materials are consistent with the Montessori principles of education. In addition, the director holds an internationally recognized AMI Montessori diploma from Xavier University and a Masters degree in Mental Health from Nova Southeastern University.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Montessori Tides is often viewed alongside schools like The Discovery School by visitors of our site.

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The application deadline for Montessori Tides is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Montessori Tides is located in the The Beaches neighborhood of Jacksonville Beach, FL. There are 4 other private schools located in The Beaches.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 112 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Duval County, FL is $12,787 for elementary schools and $13,314 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Duval County, FL is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).