Southern Magnolia Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Abita Springs, LA
72074 Live Oak St, Abita Springs, LA 70420
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Southern Magnolia Montessori School is a Montessori school in Abita Springs, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 32 students and around 6 students per teacher. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 32
- Teachers
- 5.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 28 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 52% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Southern Magnolia Montessori School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · 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 Southern Magnolia Montessori School
What grades does Southern Magnolia Montessori School serve?
Southern Magnolia Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Southern Magnolia Montessori School?
About 32 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Southern Magnolia Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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