Maria Montessori School

The Maria Montessori School is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-discriminatory school that seeks to provide a unique scholastic curriculum for children from 16 months to 14 years old.
Located at Harbor Town in Memphis, Tennessee, the Maria Montessori School is affiliated with, and certified by, the Association Montessori Internationale.
The AMI was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori and is the recognized international authority on Montessori education.
The registered term "AMI Montessori" signifies the highest standards anywhere applied to Montessori and is evidence of a continuing commitment on the part of the school to study, explore and share this method of education as originally established by Dr.
Montessori. To provide an environment that frees the child to develop his/her full academic, emotional and spiritual potential.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Maria Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Maria Montessori School is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-discriminatory school that seeks to provide a unique scholastic curriculum for children from 16 months to 14 years old. Located at Harbor Town in Memphis, Tennessee, the Maria Montessori School is affiliated with, and certified by, the Association Montessori Internationale. The AMI was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori and is the recognized international authority on Montessori education. The registered term "AMI Montessori" signifies the highest standards anywhere applied to Montessori and is evidence of a continuing commitment on the part of the school to study, explore and share this method of education as originally established by Dr. Montessori. To provide an environment that frees the child to develop his/her full academic, emotional and spiritual potential.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Maria Montessori School often compared to?
Maria Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Midtown Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Maria Montessori School?
The application deadline for Maria Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Maria Montessori School located?
Maria Montessori School is located in the Harbor Town neighborhood of Memphis, TN.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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