South Lake Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
Clermont, FL
983 W Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Clermont
- Serving families in Clermont since at least 2011
South Lake Montessori School is a Montessori school in Clermont, Florida, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 43 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 48% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 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–7
- Students
- 43
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 18 girls, 25 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% 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 2011–12.
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 Lake Montessori School 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 Lake Montessori School
What grades does South Lake Montessori School serve?
South Lake Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend South Lake Montessori School?
About 43 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at South Lake Montessori School?
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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