Knoxville Montessori School provides a safe, exciting educational environment where our children develop the courage, self-confidence and skills to pursue their dreams.
Our Montessori experience fosters a strong, inclusive community that embraces structure, freedom, responsibility and a variety of learning styles.
Small classes with low student-teacher ratios, inspired Montessori-trained teachers, and classrooms designed with the child in mind, make KMS a true 'Children's House'.
Education at KMS is based on the principles developed by Maria Montessori and extended and refined by Montessori teachers in America and around the world.
At the heart of this approach is the belief that children will best reach their potential by having the freedom to learn in a classroom especially prepared for exploring under the careful guidance of a trained teacher.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 73 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-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Knoxville Montessori School provides a safe, exciting educational environment where our children develop the courage, self-confidence and skills to pursue their dreams. Our Montessori experience fosters a strong, inclusive community that embraces structure, freedom, responsibility and a variety of learning styles. Small classes with low student-teacher ratios, inspired Montessori-trained teachers, and classrooms designed with the child in mind, make KMS a true 'Children's House'. Education at KMS is based on the principles developed by Maria Montessori and extended and refined by Montessori teachers in America and around the world. At the heart of this approach is the belief that children will best reach their potential by having the freedom to learn in a classroom especially prepared for exploring under the careful guidance of a trained teacher.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Knoxville Montessori School often compared to?
Knoxville Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Garden Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Knoxville Montessori School?
The application deadline for Knoxville Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Knoxville Montessori School located?
Knoxville Montessori School is located in the Marble City neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 1 other private schools located in Marble City.
School Reviews
5 2/6/2017
I have two sons. The oldest started at KMS when he was 2 and left at the end of 5th grade. My youngest is a third grader still at KMS. They have done wonderfully socially and academically. Now that my older son is in middle school, I can see what a great education he has received from KMS.
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