Black Mountain Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Black Mtn, NC
101 Carver Ave, Black Mtn, NC 28711
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 96% of Montessori schools in North Carolina
- Serving families in Black Mtn since at least 2011
In Black Mtn, North Carolina, Black Mountain Montessori is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 16 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 173 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 16
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 9 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 96% of Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 28 Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Black Mountain Montessori whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
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 Black Mountain Montessori
What grades does Black Mountain Montessori serve?
Black Mountain Montessori serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Black Mountain Montessori?
About 16 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Black Mountain Montessori?
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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