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Topsail Montessori

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4

Hampstead, NC

301 Whitebridge Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 64% of Montessori schools in North Carolina

Topsail Montessori is a Montessori school in Hampstead, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 4th grade. It has about 38 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 192% since 2017–18. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 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–4
Students
38
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 21 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 28 Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    13’17–1827’19–2038’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K56
    K18
    TK1
    16
    25
    37
    41

    Student body

    White58%
    Black11%
    Two or more races11%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Asian8%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Topsail Montessori whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Topsail Montessori

    What grades does Topsail Montessori serve?

    Topsail Montessori serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend Topsail Montessori?

    About 38 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Topsail Montessori?

    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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