South Florida Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Tamarac, FL
8201 W McNab Rd, Tamarac, FL 33321
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Tamarac
- Smaller classes than 60% of Montessori schools in Florida
In Tamarac, Florida, South Florida Montessori Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 52 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 550% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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
- 52
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 29 girls, 23 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% 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 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- 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 South Florida Montessori Academy 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 South Florida Montessori Academy
What grades does South Florida Montessori Academy serve?
South Florida Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend South Florida Montessori Academy?
About 52 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at South Florida Montessori Academy?
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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