The Brandon Montessori School at River Hills and The Riverview Montessori School at Rivercrest provide pre-primary, Kindergarten, and Elementary education.
All of our classes follow a specialized, comprehensive curriculum based on the Montessori Method.
Our state of the art facilities have been designed with children's needs in mind.
Our schools provide a secure environment that allows the education and personal growth of our children.
Our philosophy is based on the world renowned Montessori curriculum – an approach described as an “education for life.” Our focus goes beyond the development of just the child's academic skills.
Using our unique learning and development perspective, children are taught to be self-confident, independent thinkers who are interested in the world and enthusiastic about life.
Our Vision is "To be the premier early childhood education program in the Tampa Bay area." Mission Our Mission is "To develop and nurture the intellectual, creative and human potential of our children through excellence in all our endeavors.".
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 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-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Brandon Montessori School at River Hills and The Riverview Montessori School at Rivercrest provide pre-primary, Kindergarten, and Elementary education. All of our classes follow a specialized, comprehensive curriculum based on the Montessori Method. Our state of the art facilities have been designed with children's needs in mind. Our schools provide a secure environment that allows the education and personal growth of our children. Our philosophy is based on the world renowned Montessori curriculum – an approach described as an “education for life.” Our focus goes beyond the development of just the child's academic skills. Using our unique learning and development perspective, children are taught to be self-confident, independent thinkers who are interested in the world and enthusiastic about life. Our Vision is "To be the premier early childhood education program in the Tampa Bay area." Mission Our Mission is "To develop and nurture the intellectual, creative and human potential of our children through excellence in all our endeavors."
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Brandon Montessori School At River Hills?
The application deadline for The Brandon Montessori School At River Hills is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 6/8/2020
We've been a long time family of Brandon Montessori and would not attend anywhere else! The safety, cleanliness and professional teachers can't be matched. The quality early education is simply wonderful and our children thrive in this school! Thank you, Brandon Montessori!
5 3/22/2016
Best school choice for our family, hands' down! Our children absolutely thrived in the loving, respectful and enriched environment. The teachers are talented and so wonderful. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of the school through various events and volunteer options. I am so thankful for this school!
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