Laniakea Montessori School in Gainesville, FL, serves 34 students from pre–kindergarten through 7th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with a total of 7 teachers supporting its Montessori program.
Approximately 50% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this midsize city school.
Laniakea Montessori School offers co–educational Montessori education without religious affiliation or membership in school associations.
This Gainesville Montessori school enrolls 25 students in grades K–7 with a focus on early childhood through middle–grade education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Full Day Program - Primary (Ages 3 -K):$12,500
Full Day Program - Lower Elementary (Grades 1,2,3):$13,000
Full Day Program - Upper Elementary (Grades 4,5,6):$13,000
Full Day Program - Lower Secondary (Grades 7,8,9):$15,000
Full Day Program - Upper Seconda
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are a part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Laniakea Montessori School?
The application deadline for Laniakea Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Laniakea Montessori School is Gainesville Christian Preparatory School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Patrick Interparish School (0.3 miles away)
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St. Patrick Interparish School
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Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 376-9878
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 376-9878
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Gainesville Christian Preparatory School ![Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Photo]( "Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Photo")
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2500 NE 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 777-9893
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 777-9893
0.8 miles
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(352) 505-0155
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(352) 505-0155
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