Spruce Pine Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Spruce Pine, NC
67 Walnut Ave, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Overall grade: A-
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 Spruce Pine
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Spruce Pine since at least 2011
In Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Spruce Pine Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 36 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 177% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 168 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 36
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 22 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 28 Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Spruce Pine Montessori School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or 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 Spruce Pine Montessori School
What grades does Spruce Pine Montessori School serve?
Spruce Pine Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Spruce Pine Montessori School?
About 36 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Spruce Pine Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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