Palencia Montessori Academy in Saint Augustine, FL, serves 72 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a rural community setting.
The nonsectarian Montessori school employs 2 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 36:1.
The academy offers early learning programs for children ages PK to K within a rural locale.
Palencia Montessori Academy is part of the Saint Augustine area private school community with enrollment smaller than nearby schools like Turning Point Christian Academy.
The school operates without religious affiliation and provides a Montessori–based curriculum in a co–educational environment.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Palencia Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Palencia Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Palencia Montessori Academy is lighthouse Christian Academy (7.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Turning Point Christian Academy (5.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3500 State Road 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 824-0744
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 824-0744
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Growing Together Behavioral Center
Special Education School
6789 S Point Pkwy Bldg 100
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 379-6045
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 379-6045
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students
Cross Ridge KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
11300 US 1 North
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 551-2614
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 551-2614
7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Augustine KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
128 Registry Blvd
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(833) 905-3276
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(833) 905-3276
7.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Crosswater Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
211 Davis Park Road
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 824-0086
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 824-0086
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
555 St. Rd, 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 687-0767
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 687-0767
7.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 Masters Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 810-0535
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 810-0535
8.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Gerard Campus Inc
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
1405 U.s. Hwy. 1 South
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 829-5516
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 829-5516
9.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
155 State Road 207
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-0431
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-0431
10.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
307 Anastasia Blvd
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 810-2005
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 810-2005
10.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3500 State Road 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 824-0744
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 824-0744
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Growing Together Behavioral Center
Special Education School
6789 S Point Pkwy Bldg 100
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 379-6045
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 379-6045
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students
lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
555 St. Rd, 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 687-0767
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 687-0767
7.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Moultrie Montessori School
Montessori School
37 S Dixie Hwy
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 826-0216
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 826-0216
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Tuition listed
110 Masters Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 810-0535
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 810-0535
8.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3500 State Road 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 824-0744
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 824-0744
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Growing Together Behavioral Center
Special Education School
6789 S Point Pkwy Bldg 100
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 379-6045
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 379-6045
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students
Cross Ridge KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
11300 US 1 North
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 551-2614
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 551-2614
7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Augustine KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
128 Registry Blvd
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(833) 905-3276
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(833) 905-3276
7.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Crosswater Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
211 Davis Park Road
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 824-0086
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 824-0086
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(904) 544-4678
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 544-4678
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Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
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Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-7175
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-7175
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(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
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(904) 336-0475
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
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(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
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(904) 336-5175
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5175
8479.5 miles
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(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
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(904) 336-4975
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
8479.5 miles
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