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Mountain Pathways School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Boone, NC

453 Howards Creek Rd, Boone, NC 28607

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 90% of preschools in North Carolina
  • Serving families in Boone since at least 2011

Mountain Pathways School is a Montessori school in Boone, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 3 students and around 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of preschool programs in North Carolina. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 175 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
3
Teachers
2.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 0 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of preschool programs in North Carolina (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of preschool programs in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 31 preschool programs in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    36’11–1225’13–1483’15–1635’17–189’19–2027’21–223’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K31
    K3

    Student body

    White100%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

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

    What grades does Mountain Pathways School serve?

    Mountain Pathways School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Mountain Pathways School?

    About 3 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mountain Pathways 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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