Sweetbay Montessori School in Freeport, FL, offers a nonsectarian Montessori program serving grades pre–kindergarten through third grade in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by three full–time teachers.
As a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS), Sweetbay follows Montessori educational principles for early learning.
Located near Santa Rosa Beach, Sweetbay provides a small, community–focused rural private school option for families in the Freeport area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sweetbay Montessori School often compared to?
Sweetbay Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like South Walton Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Sweetbay Montessori School?
The application deadline for Sweetbay Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Sweetbay Montessori School vs. South Walton Montessori Academy
The nearest high school to Sweetbay Montessori School is Westonwood Ranch (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is South Walton Montessori Academy (5.3 miles away)
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South Walton Montessori Academy ![South Walton Montessori Academy Photo]( "South Walton Montessori Academy Photo")
Montessori School
101 Eden Gardens Rd
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-5955
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-5955
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Tuition listed
Westonwood Ranch
Special Education School
Po Box 394
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 880-2220
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 880-2220
6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students
The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School
Montessori School (Episcopal)
480 N County Highway 393
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-9771
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-9771
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Tuition listed
2060 S County Highway 83
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 855-8792
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 855-8792
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students
Les Petits Prep School
Daycare / Preschool
56 Spires Ln Unit 12a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 502-0052
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 502-0052
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
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