New School Montessori Center
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 Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
New School Montessori Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
271 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
25 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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.: 85%
Admissions Director
Julie Schroer
Admissions Associate
Denise Scheidt
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art (for 5 and younger), Chess, Lego Club, Mad Science, Pokemon Trading Cards, Running Club, Soccer Shots (for 5 and younger), Student Council, Yoga Club
Art (for 5 and younger), Chess, Lego Club, Mad Science, Pokemon Trading Cards, Running Club, Soccer Shots (for 5 and younger), Student Council, Yoga Club
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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 87%.
What is New School Montessori Center's ranking?
New School Montessori Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.
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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