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Growing Minds Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Gotha, FL

1450 Citrus Oaks Ave, Gotha, FL 34734

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only preschool in Gotha
  • Smaller classes than 78% of preschools in Florida

In Gotha, Florida, Growing Minds Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 15 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of preschool programs in Florida. Enrollment is up about 88% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 185 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–K
Students
15
Teachers
6.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 7 girls, 8 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
185 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of preschool programs in Florida (2 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 74% of preschool programs in Florida.
    • Compared with 116 preschool programs in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    8’13–149’15–167’19–2015’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K15

    Student body

    Asian53%
    White40%
    Hispanic or Latino7%

    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 Growing Minds Montessori School whether it takes part.

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    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 Growing Minds Montessori School

    What grades does Growing Minds Montessori School serve?

    Growing Minds Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Growing Minds Montessori School?

    About 15 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Growing Minds Montessori School?

    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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