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Montessori Farm School

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Durham, NC

2400 Broad St Ste 2, Durham, NC 27704

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 Durham
  • Smaller classes than 71% of preschools in North Carolina

In Durham, North Carolina, Montessori Farm School is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 7 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of preschool programs in North Carolina. Enrollment is up about 133% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7 hours, 182 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–K
Students
7
Teachers
2.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 7 hours
School year
182 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 71% of preschool programs in North Carolina (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of preschool programs in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 31 preschool programs in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    3’13–142’15–163’17–1810’19–207’21–227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K7

    Student body

    White86%
    Black14%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Montessori Farm 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 Montessori Farm School

    What grades does Montessori Farm School serve?

    Montessori Farm School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Montessori Farm School?

    About 7 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Farm 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.

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