Early Steps Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Tampa, FL
10701 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33624
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 93% of Montessori schools in Florida
- The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Tampa
In Tampa, Florida, Early Steps Montessori Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 33 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 74% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 210 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 33
- Teachers
- 15.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 14 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 210 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 82 Montessori elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Early Steps Montessori Academy whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit 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 Early Steps Montessori Academy
What grades does Early Steps Montessori Academy serve?
Early Steps Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Early Steps Montessori Academy?
About 33 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Early Steps Montessori Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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