Safety Harbor Montessori Academy (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 152 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,000
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Safety Harbor Montessori Academy
Nursery	12
Pre-K	44
Kind	22
1	15
2	14
3	14
4	7
5	7
6	7
7	5
8	5

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1995

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

152 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

22 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,000

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Tuition Notes

Varies with age/grade level, $10,500-$18,350

Summer Program Cost

$250

Summer Program Cost Notes

250/week

% on Financial Aid

15%

Admissions Director

Laura Aleksandra Pravs

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BalletBasketball

DanceFlag Football

GymnasticsSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Book ClubYouth Environmental Conservation

Arts and Music Programs:

BandMusic Lessons

School Notes

Safety Harbor Montessori Academy is a learning community whose primary goal is to help students reach their full potential in all aspects of their development, in a loving, respectful atmosphere. We have programs for children, ages two through fourteen, providing continuity from early childhood to adolescence, and we are fortunate to enroll students of many religions and backgrounds from all over the world.
With the Montessori curriculum as our foundation, we strive to emphasize the intrinsic rewards of learning.
Our rich learning environment encourages curiosity, compassion, independence, creative thought, a strong work ethic, and respect for our global community.

In order to fulfill our mission statement, our first priority must be to provide an emotional environment that is safe and nurturing for all members of our community. To that end, we are committed to providing a developmentally appropriate environment and set of expectations at each level, guided by the basic tenets of Montessori philosophy. Each classroom and the school as a whole are infused with a sense of community, founded on mutual respect. Basic values such as responsibility, integrity, peacefulness, compassion, and an appreciation of the value of work are imparted through modeling, discussion, and daily social interactions.Our academic program is designed to be challenging, stimulating, and engaging to each student. By finding a match between students` academic abilities and challenges offered, we maximize each student`s ability to learn at his or her level of development. Our students learn through discovery and inquiry, constructing their intelligence and body of knowledge through work that provides for authentic feedback without value judgments. Choices in learning encourage students` love of learning and personal involvement in their work. Our goal is to create lifelong learners, now more important than ever, since we live in an increasingly complex, information-based society. We strive to develop our students` intrinsic motivation, avoiding external controls whenever possible, believing that strong, moral citizens must be guided by an inner voice rather than external approval.We are dedicated to the Montessori philosophy of education, and to the importance of continuing to develop curricula, integrating new technology when possible, to support, update, and expand on Dr. Montessori`s brilliant, more than one hundred year work in progress. We are also committed to integrating new information about the way the brain functions and develops into what is already a neurologically sound approach to education.Finally, we strive to provide a holistic learning experience that educates students physically, cognitively, morally, socially, and emotionally. To that end, we strive to help our students become independent workers, creative thinkers, strong collaborators, effective communicators, and avid problem solvers. By attending to all aspects of our students` development, we celebrate the inherent value in their humanity, no matter what gifts and limitations they may have.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mark Robinson, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Safety Harbor Montessori Academy cost?

Safety Harbor Montessori Academy's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students and $250 for summer students.

Who are famous alumni from Safety Harbor Montessori Academy?

Safety Harbor Montessori Academy famous alumni include: Mark Robinson, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer.

Does Safety Harbor Montessori Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Safety Harbor Montessori Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Safety Harbor Montessori Academy offer?

Safety Harbor Montessori Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Gymnastics and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Safety Harbor Montessori Academy?

The application deadline for Safety Harbor Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 3/6/2020

We have had a great experience at Safety Harbor Montessori Academy. The teachers are nurturing and the front office staff is welcoming and helpful. They have a lovely environment for the children to participate in engaging activities inside and outside of the classroom. I especially appreciate the Transparent Classroom tool where they send progress info and almost daily photos of my child engaged in various works.

- Posted by Parent - Sarah B.

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