West Glades Montessori School

West Glades Montessori School in Boca Raton, FL, serves 74 students from pre–kindergarten to kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1989, this nonsectarian Montessori school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 25:15.
The school is a member of the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations, offering a program aligned with Montessori educational principles.
West Glades Montessori School ranks in the top 20% of Florida private schools for diversity, with 100% students of color represented.
The campus spans 5 acres and provides early learning primarily for preschool and kindergarten students in the Boca Raton area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

West Glades Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres

Student Body

Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
3 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Alexander Graham Bell, Educator
    • Thomas Edison, Inventor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from West Glades Montessori School?
West Glades Montessori School famous alumni include: Alexander Graham Bell, Educator and Thomas Edison, Inventor.
When is the application deadline for West Glades Montessori School?
The application deadline for West Glades Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Boca Raton, FL is $23,204 for elementary schools and $22,689 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Boca Raton, FL is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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