The Maria Montessori School is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-discriminatory school that seeks to provide a unique scholastic curriculum for children from 16 months to 14 years old.
Located at Harbor Town in Memphis, Tennessee, the Maria Montessori School is affiliated with, and certified by, the Association Montessori Internationale.
The AMI was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori and is the recognized international authority on Montessori education.
The registered term "AMI Montessori" signifies the highest standards anywhere applied to Montessori and is evidence of a continuing commitment on the part of the school to study, explore and share this method of education as originally established by Dr.
Montessori. To provide an environment that frees the child to develop his/her full academic, emotional and spiritual potential.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Maria Montessori School is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-discriminatory school that seeks to provide a unique scholastic curriculum for children from 16 months to 14 years old. Located at Harbor Town in Memphis, Tennessee, the Maria Montessori School is affiliated with, and certified by, the Association Montessori Internationale. The AMI was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori and is the recognized international authority on Montessori education. The registered term "AMI Montessori" signifies the highest standards anywhere applied to Montessori and is evidence of a continuing commitment on the part of the school to study, explore and share this method of education as originally established by Dr. Montessori. To provide an environment that frees the child to develop his/her full academic, emotional and spiritual potential.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Maria Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Olivia's Montessori Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Maria Montessori School?
The application deadline for Maria Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Maria Montessori School located?
Maria Montessori School is located in the Harbor Town neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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