Located on 11 wooded acres in West Nashville, Abintra is an independent, nonsectarian Montessori school serving children ages 3 through 14.
Abintra is an inclusive, humanitarian community where natural curiosity drives learning.
Abintra's outdoor learning environment includes hiking trails, beehives, flower and vegetable gardens, an archery range, and a stone labyrinth.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Yearly Tuition: $15,635
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All learning styles welcome
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 20%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No dress code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,635
Tuition Notes
Visit abintra.org for tuition information.
% on Financial Aid
8%
Admissions Director
Amber Oxley
School Notes
- Experienced, credentialed facultyfoster students' independence, self-discipline, critical thinking, and respect for self and community.
- All classrooms serve children of multiple ages to enhance socialization, allow children to teach and learn from each other, and provide community and family spirit in the classroom.
- Abintra develops confident, self-motivated learners who creatively meet the challenges of life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Abintra Montessori School cost?
Abintra Montessori School's tuition is approximately $15,635 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Abintra Montessori School?
The application deadline for Abintra Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/1/2018
Abintra provides an excellent educational experience that is balanced with community building, relationship building, music, the arts, language and nature. The children are empowered to be inquisitive, thoughtful and creative. They are supported in creating connection and working independently. In the Upper School, students learn to make weekly work plans, and to pursue their specific interests while also ensuring practice across all academic areas. There is ample time for kids to be outside at recess, to spend time at the school farm, and to connect with nature in the course of their regular schoolday. When challenges have arisen, we've generally been pleased with how they've been addressed. Highly recommend.
5 5/17/2016
This school is the perfect school for our children. My oldest is a high spirited boy who has always struggle to sit still; Montessori education has been the ideal solution to his need to investigate, play and experiment. Our daughter is also inquisitive and loves being outside, she too loves being at Abintra.
If you want to foster thoughtful independence Abintra Montessori should be at the top of your list for your child's education.
We initially enrolled as Early Childhood/Preschool and planned to transfer at kindergarten, but after learning more about Montessori education as compared to traditional schooling our plans have changed to continue through Middle School.
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