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Arthur Morgan School

Montessori school · Grades 7–9

Burnsville, NC

60 Ams Cir, Burnsville, NC 28714

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Burnsville
  • Smaller classes than 82% of Montessori schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Burnsville since at least 2011

Arthur Morgan School is a Montessori school in Burnsville, North Carolina, for students from 7th grade through 9th grade. It has about 26 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Montessori high schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 185 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–9
Students
26
Teachers
13 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 12 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 8 hours
School year
185 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of Montessori high schools nationwide (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Montessori high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 11 Montessori high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    24’11–1227’13–1422’15–1618’17–1822’19–2028’21–2226’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    78
    89
    99

    Student body

    White81%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Black4%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races4%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Arthur Morgan School whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Arthur Morgan School

    What grades does Arthur Morgan School serve?

    Arthur Morgan School serves grades 7–9.

    How many students attend Arthur Morgan School?

    About 26 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Arthur Morgan School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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