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Central Arkansas Montessori

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5

North Little Rock, AR

900 Mission Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72118

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in North Little Rock
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Arkansas
  • Smaller classes than 70% of Montessori schools nationwide
  • Serving families in North Little Rock since at least 2011

In North Little Rock, Arkansas, Central Arkansas Montessori is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 54 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
54
Teachers
11.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 25 girls, 29 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 61% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    89’11–1254’13–1443’15–1641’17–1823’21–2254’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded1
    Pre-K53
    K11
    115
    216
    34
    42
    55

    Student body

    White44%
    Black24%
    Two or more races15%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Asian7%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Help paying tuition in Arkansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Central Arkansas Montessori whether it takes part.

    More about Arkansas'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 Central Arkansas Montessori

    What grades does Central Arkansas Montessori serve?

    Central Arkansas Montessori serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Central Arkansas Montessori?

    About 54 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Central Arkansas Montessori?

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

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