Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
Tampa, FL
1901 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 65% of Montessori schools in Florida
- Serving families in Tampa since at least 2011
In Tampa, Florida, Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 55 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 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–4
- Students
- 55
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 31 girls, 24 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 51% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay 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 Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay
What grades does Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay serve?
Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay serves grades Pre-K–4.
How many students attend Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay?
About 55 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay?
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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