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Best North Carolina Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 3,910 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in North Carolina include Charlotte Preparatory School, The Montessori School Of Raleigh, and Greenville Montessori School.
The average tuition cost is $13,864, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,589.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in North Carolina (2026-27)

Greensboro Montessori School Photo
Greensboro Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 668-0119
(3)
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Pinewoods Montessori Schoolcorp
Gr: PK-6
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
109 Millstone Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-2090
(17)
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Charlotte Preparatory School Photo
Charlotte Preparatory School
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
212 Boyce Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
(8)
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Greenville Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
822 Laurie Ellis Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-6268
(1)
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Montessori Childrens School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Montessori School
714 Bates Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 938-3826
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Montessori Day School Photo
Montessori Day School
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1702 Legion Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-3339
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The Montessori School Of Raleigh Photo
The Montessori School Of Raleigh
Gr: NS-6 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
7005 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-1545
(5)
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Phoenix Montessori Academy Photo
Phoenix Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
12340 Mt. Holly/Huntersville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-2139
(1)
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Black Mountain Montessori
Gr: K-3 | 16 students
Montessori School
101 Carver Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8571
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fMontessori School Of Fayetteville
Gr: NS-3 | 34 students
Montessori School
1201 Cape Court
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-4183
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Follow The Child Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
3601 Harden Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 755-1150
(2)
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Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated
Gr: PK-4 | 96 students
Montessori School
104 Commercial Blvd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 621-1777
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International Montessori School Photo
International Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
3001 Academy Rd Ste 300
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 401-4343
(3)
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Montessori At Sandy Ford
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
2931 Sandy Ford Rd
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 294-7478
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Montessori Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
4512 Pope Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 493-8541
(2)
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Montessori Farm School
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2400 Broad Street, Suite 2
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 732-5026
(5)
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Montessori School Of Durham
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
2800 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-9045
(3)
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Mountain Pathways School
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
453 Howards Creek Rd
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5787
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New School Montessori Center
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 303-3636
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Omni Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
9536 Blakeney Heath Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 541-1326
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in North Carolina include Charlotte Preparatory School, The Montessori School Of Raleigh, and Greenville Montessori School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in North Carolina?
25 private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $13,864, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,589.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
25
Private Schools
3,910
Students
$13,864
Avg. Tuition
27%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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