Montessori Preparatory School of Ocala
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Ocala, FL
2967 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Ocala
- Smaller classes than 61% of Montessori schools in Florida
- Growing: enrollment up 38% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Ocala since at least 2011
In Ocala, Florida, Montessori Preparatory School of Ocala is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 58 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 38% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 196 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–5
- Students
- 58
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 32 girls, 26 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 196 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 56% 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
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- 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 Montessori Preparatory School of Ocala 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 Preparatory School of Ocala
What grades does Montessori Preparatory School of Ocala serve?
Montessori Preparatory School of Ocala serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Montessori Preparatory School of Ocala?
About 58 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori Preparatory School of Ocala?
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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