South Florida Montessori Academy in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serves 30 students from pre–kindergarten through 4th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 2 teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.
The student body is 81.82 percent students of color, reflecting diversity within the midsize urban community of Progresso Village.
South Florida Montessori Academy is affiliated with the Association Montessori International (AMI), offering Montessori education consistent with AMI standards.
As a Fort Lauderdale Montessori school, it provides private early learning options in a city setting, with tuition levels comparable to local private elementary programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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 South Florida Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for South Florida Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is South Florida Montessori Academy located?
South Florida Montessori Academy is located in the Progresso Village neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to South Florida Montessori Academy is The Embassy Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mount Bethel Christian Academy (0.7 miles away)
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Location
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The Embassy Academy
(Christian)
101se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Mount Bethel Christian Academy ![Mount Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Mural in K3 Classroom]( "Mount Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Mural in K3 Classroom")
(Baptist)
901 Northwest 11 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
5451 Southwest 64th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Catholic School ![St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.]( "St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.")
(Catholic)
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
S.o.u.l. Academy
(Jewish)
1951 W Copans Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
0.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 82 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Embassy Academy
(Christian)
101se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
S.o.u.l. Academy
(Jewish)
1951 W Copans Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
0.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 82 students
1800 Nw 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 467-0758
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 467-0758
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 155 students
1600 SW 5th Place
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 999-0420
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 999-0420
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students
Permission To Succeed Academy
Alternative School
1918 Sw Yellowtail Ave
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(954) 951-0880
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(954) 951-0880
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Embassy Academy
(Christian)
101se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Mount Bethel Christian Academy ![Mount Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Mural in K3 Classroom]( "Mount Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Mural in K3 Classroom")
(Baptist)
901 Northwest 11 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
5451 Southwest 64th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Catholic School ![St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.]( "St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.")
(Catholic)
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
S.o.u.l. Academy
(Jewish)
1951 W Copans Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
0.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 82 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Bethel Christian Academy ![Mount Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Mural in K3 Classroom]( "Mount Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Mural in K3 Classroom")
(Baptist)
901 Northwest 11 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Catholic School ![St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.]( "St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.")
(Catholic)
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Happyland Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
401 Se 15th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 463-6051
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 463-6051
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Bethany Christian School ![Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.]( "Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.")
(Presbyterian)
615 SE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fidelis Academy
(Christian)
1999 Nw 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 712-1707
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 712-1707
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
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(305) 889-5757
Miami, FL 33178
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(305) 863-5750
Miami, FL 33178
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10201 Nw 78th St
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(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 995-1000
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(305) 805-1900
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 805-1900
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(305) 698-5000
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 698-5000
8181.1 miles
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