The Firelands Montessori Academy effectuate a carefully prepared, controlled and stimulating environment to nurture a child's innate curiosity and desire to learn and master skills.
Firelands Montessori Academy guides a child towards respect for the dignity and diversity of life by encouraging recognition of the interconnection among all living things in our global environment.
Firelands Montessori Academy seeks to promote the inherent value of peace and harmony among members of the FMA community.
The mission of the Firelands Montessori Academy is to provide an educational environment for children that nurtures creativity, curiosity, self-reliance, and respect in order to inspire a passion for life long learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Firelands Montessori Academy effectuate a carefully prepared, controlled and stimulating environment to nurture a child's innate curiosity and desire to learn and master skills. Firelands Montessori Academy guides a child towards respect for the dignity and diversity of life by encouraging recognition of the interconnection among all living things in our global environment. Firelands Montessori Academy seeks to promote the inherent value of peace and harmony among members of the FMA community. The mission of the Firelands Montessori Academy is to provide an educational environment for children that nurtures creativity, curiosity, self-reliance, and respect in order to inspire a passion for life long learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Firelands Montessori Academy often compared to?
Firelands Montessori Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. Peter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Firelands Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Firelands Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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