Our mission at The Montessori School is to provide a developmental environment that addresses individual styles of learning and encourages imagination, compassion, and joy in discovery, contributing tangibly to each child's achievement of maximum potential in all areas of growth through a supportive, nurturing partnership with parents.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,615
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 31 / Aug. 10 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Shoeless Environment
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 31 / Aug. 10 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please visit our website for a full description of program tuition and fees.
% on Financial Aid
16%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,200
Admissions Director
Dr. Dustin Dooly
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ArtGardening Club
MusicSpanish
School Notes
- Our mission at The Montessori School is to provide a developmental environment that addresses individual styles of learning and encourages imagination, compassion, and joy in discovery, contributing tangibly to each child's achievement of maximum potential in all areas of growth through a supportive, nurturing partnership with parents.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Montessori School Of Fort Smith cost?
The Montessori School Of Fort Smith's tuition is approximately $4,615 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Montessori School Of Fort Smith?
The application deadline for The Montessori School Of Fort Smith is Mar. 31 / Aug. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 31 / Aug. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Hobson Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 N 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
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Hobson Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 N 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
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Location
Miles
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Harvest Time Academy ![Harvest Time Academy Photo]( "Harvest Time Academy Photo")
(Christian)
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 254 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cavanaugh Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2825 Grinnell Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-2085
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-2085
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 72 students
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6
Trinity Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
(Catholic)
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northside Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
4.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Union Christian Academy
(Christian)
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
939 Sunnyside Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students
Morrow Valley Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
16987 Greasy Valley
Canehill, AR 72717
(479) 848-3770
Canehill, AR 72717
(479) 848-3770
36.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
44.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harvest Time Academy ![Harvest Time Academy Photo]( "Harvest Time Academy Photo")
(Christian)
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 254 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6
Trinity Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
(Catholic)
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Northside Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
4.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harvest Time Academy ![Harvest Time Academy Photo]( "Harvest Time Academy Photo")
(Christian)
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 254 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cavanaugh Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2825 Grinnell Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-2085
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-2085
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 72 students
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
(Catholic)
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students
First Umc Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
200 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Carnall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2524 South Tulsa St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Beard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Cavanaugh Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-0834
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-0834
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Cavanaugh Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 School St
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-1131
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-1131
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Phoenix Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-3711
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-3711
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 S Dallas St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-3214
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-3214
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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