Casa Montessori School is a small, private educational entity offering a Montessori curriculum in a home setting to children in the first plane of development (ages 0-6).
Our staff has over 50 years combined teaching experience in Deland.
Our operating hours are flexible for instruction between 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with 85% of our students spending no more than six hours on the premises.
We have two Montessori environments; our toddler program runs three hours per day for twelve children, 15 months to 3 years.
Our primary environment will accommodate approximately 35 children from ages 3 to 6 years.
We focus upon educating the whole child in an atmosphere that promotes respect of nature, community, and independent learning.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,120
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Casa Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mary Koenig
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Casa Montessori cost?
Casa Montessori's tuition is approximately $4,120 for private students.
What schools are Casa Montessori often compared to?
Casa Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Children's House Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Casa Montessori?
The acceptance rate of Casa Montessori is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Casa Montessori?
The application deadline for Casa Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Casa Montessori located?
Casa Montessori is located in the Lyncrest neighborhood of Deland, FL.
School Reviews
5 7/6/2015
Wonderful school, family atmosphere, highly recommended!!
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