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Phoenix Montessori Academy

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12

Charlotte, NC

10624 Metromont Pkwy Ste 302, Charlotte, NC 28269

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Charlotte
  • Smaller classes than 75% of Montessori schools nationwide
  • Growing: enrollment up 180% since 2011–12
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Charlotte, North Carolina, Phoenix Montessori Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 140 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Montessori schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 180% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 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
140
Teachers
27 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 65 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of Montessori schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 75% of Montessori schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    50’11–1252’13–1458’15–16130’19–20140’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K84
    K25
    113
    210
    311
    48
    57
    610
    76
    813
    99
    1012
    1112
    124

    Student body

    Asian85%
    Two or more races9%
    White5%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Black1%

    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 Phoenix Montessori Academy whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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 Phoenix Montessori Academy

    What grades does Phoenix Montessori Academy serve?

    Phoenix Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Phoenix Montessori Academy?

    About 140 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Phoenix Montessori Academy?

    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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