Montessori at Sandy Ford
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Newton, NC
2931 Sandy Ford Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Newton since at least 2011
Montessori at Sandy Ford is a Montessori school in Newton, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 50 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 39% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 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–8
- Students
- 50
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 35 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 57% of Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 28 Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Montessori at Sandy Ford whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or 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 at Sandy Ford
What grades does Montessori at Sandy Ford serve?
Montessori at Sandy Ford serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Montessori at Sandy Ford?
About 50 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori at Sandy Ford?
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.
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