Laniakea Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–9
Gainesville, FL
931 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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 87% of Montessori schools in Florida
Laniakea Montessori School is a Montessori school in Gainesville, Florida, for students from pre-K through 9th grade. It has about 38 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Montessori schools in Florida. Enrollment has grown about 52% since 2019–20. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 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–9
- Students
- 38
- Teachers
- 9.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 27 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of Montessori schools in Florida (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Montessori schools in Florida.
- Compared with 23 Montessori schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association Montessori Internationale
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Laniakea Montessori School 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 Laniakea Montessori School
What grades does Laniakea Montessori School serve?
Laniakea Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–9.
How many students attend Laniakea Montessori School?
About 38 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Laniakea 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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