At Fayetteville Montessori School you'll find an environment that encourages children to develop their own foundational beliefs, attitudes, and skills for a life of independent thinking.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked AR School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Year Round School
- Mixed Age Group Classrooms
- 6 Months to 6th Grade
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori School often compared to?
Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like The New School by visitors of our site.
What is Montessori School's ranking?
Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Montessori School?
The application deadline for Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I love working at FMS. The people I work with are smart and encouraging, and parents are grateful and kind. It's a beautiful place to work for.
5 1/17/2015
Such an amazing staff that go the extra mile to ensure your child is guided and respected like an individual. The children are taught life skills that they will carry with them for life, preparing them to work as a community, and building awareness of the world around them.
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