Portland Montessori Academy
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–8
Portland, TN
613 College St, Portland, TN 37148
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 20 Montessori schools in Tennessee
- Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
In Portland, Tennessee, Portland Montessori Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 116 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 1350% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 116
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 56 girls, 60 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 94% of Montessori elementary schools in Tennessee.
- Compared with 18 Montessori elementary schools in Tennessee.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in Tennessee
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Portland Montessori Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) · Education savings account
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 Portland Montessori Academy
What grades does Portland Montessori Academy serve?
Portland Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Portland Montessori Academy?
About 116 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Portland Montessori Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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