Academy for the Individual
Montessori school · Grades 4–11
Nesbit, MS
3221 Amy Dr, Nesbit, MS 38651
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of Montessori schools nationwide
In Nesbit, Mississippi, Academy for the Individual is a Montessori school for students from 4th grade through 11th grade. About 3 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Montessori schools nationwide. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 8 hours, 175 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–11
- Students
- 3
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 0 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of Montessori schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of Montessori schools nationwide.
- Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Mississippi
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Academy for the Individual whether it takes part.
- Education Scholarship Account (students with disabilities) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Academy for the Individual
What grades does Academy for the Individual serve?
Academy for the Individual serves grades 4–11.
How many students attend Academy for the Individual?
About 3 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Academy for the Individual?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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