Follow The Child Montessori School vs. The Montessori School Of Raleigh
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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The Montessori School Of Raleigh ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Body
Overview
Follow the Child Montessori School provides an authentic Montessori education with a brain-based curriculum at an individual pace. Toddler House serves children aged 14 months through 3 years. Children's House serves 3-6 year olds (including Extended Day, our Kindergarten program), Lower Elementary serves 6-9 year olds/ 1st-3rd grade, Upper Elementary serves 9-12 year olds (4th through sixth grade).
We have a strong parent education program, value outdoor education, and have a warm, engaged community of students, parents, caregivers, teachers, and staff.
The Montessori School of Raleigh is the Triangle`s modern embodiment and mindful practice of the time-proven Montessori philosophy, developing agile thinkers, poised communicators, and gracious collaborators-engineers of authentic and fulfilling lives from 6 weeks through 12th Grade.
MSR is an AMS Montessori and IB World School.
Grades Offered
PK-6
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
2001
1974
Students Body
Total Students
231 students
439 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
36
79
Pre-K Students
104
126
Kindergarten Students
25
45
Grade 1 Students
15
25
Grade 2 Students
23
26
Grade 3 Students
10
27
Grade 4 Students
9
24
Grade 5 Students
8
17
Grade 6 Students
1
6
Grade 7 Students
-
15
Grade 8 Students
-
11
Grade 9 Students
-
7
Grade 10 Students
-
8
Grade 11 Students
-
15
Grade 12 Students
-
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
20
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$21,870
Tuition Notes
Please see our website for current tuition. Tuition varies depending on age level and programs.
Refer to our website for updated tuition, fees, and financial aid information
% on Financial Aid
15%
21%
Admissions Director
Cara Bledsoe
Stephanie Henderson
Admissions Associate
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Amanda Keighley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
8
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art, Chess Club, French, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, Yoga
College Prep and Advising, Community Service, National Honor Society, Studios, Suzuki Violin, Theater Program