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Montessori Childrens School

714 Bates Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
The Montessori Children's School offers your child a happy, nurturing, loving, and creative atmosphere; a love of learning; the ability to work and play harmoniously with others; social skills developed in a relaxed environment; a solid educational foundation; exciting, challenging material created to satisfy the needs of the "sensitive periods" in your child's development; an environment where learning evolves like building blocks as your child advances, starting with basic materials and growing to the more challenging; a longer concentration span; self-discipline, initiative, and excellent work habits; and a program where your child can learn at his/her own pace, naturally and spontaneously, in an open classroom environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NC School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,800
  • Acceptance rate: 35%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Montessori Childrens School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
150 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Any colors or patterns; no characters

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2-3 years old: $8,300 3-14 years old: $7,800
Acceptance Rate
35%
National avg.: 82%

School Notes

  • The Montessori Children's School offers your child a happy, nurturing, loving, and creative atmosphere; a love of learning; the ability to work harmoniously with others; social skills developed in a child-centered environment; a solid educational foundation; exciting, challenging material created to satisfy the needs of the "sensitive periods" in your child's development; an environment where learning evolves like building blocks as your child advances, starting with basic materials and growing to the more challenging; a longer concentration span; self-discipline, initiative, and excellent work habits; and a program where your child can learn at his/her own pace, naturally and spontaneously, in an open classroom environment.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montessori Childrens School cost?
Montessori Childrens School's tuition is approximately $7,800 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Childrens School?
The acceptance rate of Montessori Childrens School is 35%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Montessori Childrens School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in North Carolina with low acceptance rates.
What is Montessori Childrens School's ranking?
Montessori Childrens School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Childrens School?
The application deadline for Montessori Childrens School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NC School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,800
  • Acceptance rate: 35%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,584 for elementary schools and $13,968 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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