South Walton Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
101 Eden Gardens Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Santa Rosa Beach
- Smaller classes than 77% of Montessori schools in Florida
- Serving families in Santa Rosa Beach since at least 2011
South Walton Montessori Academy is a Montessori school in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 42 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 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–8
- Students
- 42
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 28 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 170 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Montessori elementary schools in Florida (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% 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
- 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 Walton 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 Walton Montessori Academy
What grades does South Walton Montessori Academy serve?
South Walton Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend South Walton Montessori Academy?
About 42 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at South Walton 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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