South Shore Montessori School at Waterset
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Apollo Beach, FL
7006 Sail View Ln, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
In Apollo Beach, Florida, South Shore Montessori School at Waterset is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 20 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 400% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 224 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–K
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 10 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 224 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% of preschool programs in Florida.
- Compared with 116 preschool programs in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask South Shore Montessori School at Waterset 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 Shore Montessori School at Waterset
What grades does South Shore Montessori School at Waterset serve?
South Shore Montessori School at Waterset serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend South Shore Montessori School at Waterset?
About 20 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at South Shore Montessori School at Waterset?
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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