New School Montessori Center (2025-26 Profile)

5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540

We are a private, fully accredited, non-profit Montessori school with programs ranging from infants through eighth grade.

We provide supportive and challenging environments in which children are encouraged to explore and pursue their interests.

Our environments and programs are designed to expose children to a wide variety of skills, information, and experiences that include and surpass those outlined in the North Carolina State Standards.

Each child in our care is encouraged to establish developmentally appropriate skills including independence, self-discipline, organization, leadership, creativity, and communication.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-9
Enrollment: 259 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,500
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-9

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1982

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 3, 2026

Campus Size

Student Body

Total Students

259 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

New School Montessori Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

25 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,500

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Tuition fees are very competitively priced. We have flexible schedules and payment plans. There is also an online payment option using Pay Pal.

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Julie Schroer

Admissions Associate

Kristen Cullen

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art (for 5 and younger)Chess

Lego ClubMad Science

Pokemon Trading CardsSoccer Shots (for 5 and younger)

Student CouncilYoga Club

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New School Montessori Center cost?

New School Montessori Center's tuition is approximately $11,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of New School Montessori Center?

The acceptance rate of New School Montessori Center is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

When is the application deadline for New School Montessori Center?

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

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