Montessori School Of Rome vs. Darlington School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Montessori School Of Rome ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Darlington School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
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School History
School Resources
Overview
The Montessori School of Rome was founded in 1980 by Swarna Kumar. It was established to bring to the children of Rome and the surrounding community the opportunity to learn following the Montessori Method of education, a method first pioneered by Maria Montessori in 1907.
The Montessori School of Rome serves students from 18 months through 8th grade, in a toddler program (18 months - 3 years), a primary program (3-6 years/kindergarten), a lower elementary program (1st - 3rd grade), an upper elementary program (4th - 6th grade), an adolescent program (7th - 9th grade), and a secondary program (10th - 12th grade). It is a private school emphasizing, as do all Montessori schools, peace and tolerance.
Darlington School is a co-ed, independent boarding and day school in Rome, Ga., for students in pre-K through high school.
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Founded in 1905, Darlington School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in pre-K through grade 12, with boarding in grades 9-12.The school offers motivated students rigorous academics, numerous fine arts opportunities and a competitive athletics program in a nurturing environment.Our students are the center of all that we do, and together, we empower them to learn with passion, act with integrity and serve with respect.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Depends on testing
Year Founded
1980
1905
Students Body
Total Students
235 students
789 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
15%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
74
-
Pre-K Students
53
18
Kindergarten Students
16
22
Grade 1 Students
18
22
Grade 2 Students
11
22
Grade 3 Students
10
30
Grade 4 Students
15
40
Grade 5 Students
8
40
Grade 6 Students
8
50
Grade 7 Students
7
50
Grade 8 Students
4
50
Grade 9 Students
6
100
Grade 10 Students
1
115
Grade 11 Students
2
115
Grade 12 Students
2
115
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
80 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
78%
Average Class Size
13
14
Number of AP Classes
3
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1220
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(School uniforms)
(School uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 15 / Jul. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,230
$25,370
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies from Toddler to Adolescent program. Please call us for more information.
http://www.darlingtonschool.org/admission/tuition.aspx
% on Financial Aid
1%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
90%
46%
Admissions Director
Shemi Kumar
Matthew Peer
Admissions Associate
Melanie Montanaro
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
18
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
35
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts ClubCreative Movement
MusicPiano Lessons
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
"D" Club"Y" Cabinet
Chess ClubEnvironmental Awareness Club
Georgia Junior Academy of ScienceGovernor's Honors
House SenateIMPACT International
JabberwokkMath Team
Outdoor ClubScholar Bowl
Spanish ClubStudent Council
Technology ClubTiger Experts
Young DemocratsYoung Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert ChoirDarlington Players
Instrumental Music ConservatoryInternational Thespians
Jazz EnsembleLadies' Chorale
Lessons AcademyMen's Chorale
OrchestraSet Crew
The DarlingtonesThe Inkslinger
The Random Notes
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Coosa Junior Golf AcademyFitness
IntramuralsSoccer Academy