Tuckahoe Montessori School (TMS) has served Richmond children and their families for
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Amanda Edmondson
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
GymnasticsSoccer
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtChinese
Spanish
School Notes
The TMS Core Commitments:
- Purposeful implementation of the Montessori method, in the hands of experienced and loving teacher/guides, to tap of each child
- A school culture anchored in trust, kindness, and the Montessori concept of education as the "unfolding" of intelligence and individuality within a calm
- The importance of intercultural awareness and understanding as children explore geography, literature, and languages
- structure for families
- A time-tested instructional approach to reading and mathematics that results in of concepts
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tuckahoe Montessori School?
The application deadline for Tuckahoe Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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