Midtown Montessori School vs. Lamplighter Montessori School

Midtown Montessori School in Memphis, TN serves 53 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a nonsectarian Montessori program.

The school operates in a large city setting within the Evergreen neighborhood and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 7 teachers on staff.

Midtown Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society, supporting its Montessori educational approach.

The student body includes 13.95% students of color, reflecting diversity within its urban community.

Enrollment is smaller compared to other Memphis Montessori and private schools, with 38 students in K–12 grades.

Lamplighter Montessori School provides an enriched, quality Montessori education for students 18 mo - 15 years of age.Spacious, well-lit classrooms, with child-sized furniture and art, showcase the full scope and sequence of Montessori materials. Montessori trained teachers, with a vast knowledge of child development, guide students along their learning path, staying attuned to their emerging gifts, and supplying the appropriate level of challenge to inspire a genuine love of learning.

We prioritize the education of the whole child through a comprehensive study in the following subject areas: Mathematics, Science, Geography and Culture, History, Language, Handwriting, Sensorial Refinement, Practical Life, Grace and Courtesy, Art, Spanish, Library, Orff Music, Physical Education, and MakerSpace.