Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Summit Questa Montessori School
About the School
- Summit Questa Montessori School in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offers a nonsectarian Montessori program for grades Pre–Kindergarten through 6 in a suburban community.
- Founded in 1981, the school serves 339 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 and employs 25 teachers.
- The school's enrollment is 45% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Fort Lauderdale area.
- Annual tuition is $15,000, which is slightly below the average elementary private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale.
- Summit Questa Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for having one of the largest student bodies.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Summit Questa Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Total Students
339 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 48%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We cannot make a genius. We can only give to each individual the chance to fulfill his potential possibilities.
- School Mascot: Seahawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Summit Questa Montessori School cost?
Summit Questa Montessori School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
What is Summit Questa Montessori School's ranking?
Summit Questa Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Summit Questa Montessori School?
The application deadline for Summit Questa Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Summit Questa Montessori School is A E F High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Bernadette Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
7450 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-7022
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
8530 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-2550
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 56 students
Islamic
6045 Orange Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 792-8009
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School (Christian)
4188 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 530-4185
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 836 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 22
Jewish
5810 South Pine Island Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 583-6100
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
7450 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-7022
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
8530 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-2550
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
7450 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-7022
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
8530 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-2550
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
7600 Davie Road Ext
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 963-2600
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
5499 SW 82nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 434-6337
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(305) 894-2364
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Gr: K-12 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
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(305) 226-4356
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(305) 226-4356
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(305) 694-4444
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(305) 694-4444
8175.1 miles
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(305) 220-2075
Miami, FL 33182
(305) 220-2075
8175.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
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(305) 559-1101
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 559-1101
8175.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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