Montessori School of Raleigh
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
Durham, NC
408 Andrews Chapel Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 38 Montessori schools in North Carolina
- Smaller classes than 92% of Montessori schools nationwide
- The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Durham
- The largest Montessori school in Durham
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Durham, North Carolina, Montessori School of Raleigh is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 238 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Montessori schools nationwide. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 174 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–12
- Students
- 238
- Teachers
- 66.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 115 girls, 123 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of Montessori schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 91% of Montessori schools nationwide.
- Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Montessori School of Raleigh 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 School of Raleigh
What grades does Montessori School of Raleigh serve?
Montessori School of Raleigh serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Montessori School of Raleigh?
About 238 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori School of Raleigh?
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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