ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

Heron Pond Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12

Kitty Hawk, NC

3910 Poor Ridge Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 90% of Montessori schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Kitty Hawk since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Heron Pond Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 30 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Montessori schools nationwide. The school day runs about 7 hours, 179 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–12
Students
30
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 16 girls, 14 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
179 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about Heron Pond Montessori School.

    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Montessori schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Montessori schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    29’11–1212’13–1426’15–1645’17–1827’21–2230’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K58
    K6
    11
    23
    33
    41
    51
    62
    71
    84
    93
    101
    113
    121

    Student body

    White97%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society
    • Association Montessori Internationale

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Heron Pond Montessori 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?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about Heron Pond Montessori School

    What grades does Heron Pond Montessori School serve?

    Heron Pond Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Heron Pond Montessori School?

    About 30 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Heron Pond Montessori 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.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    Beacon Christian Academy

    Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–4

    Smaller classes than 84% of Christian schools in North Carolina

    Kitty Hawk, NC1.3 mi

    A-Overall grade21 students5 students per teacher

    Jarvisburg Christian Academy

    Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12

    Smaller classes than 79% of Christian schools in North Carolina

    Jarvisburg, NC13 mi

    AOverall grade62 students7 students per teacher