Amelia Island Montessori School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Our mission: Amelia Island Montessori embodies a child-centered education, grounded in Montessori philosophy and methodology, that supports the "whole child," inspiring independent thinkers and cultivating collaborative citizens.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 124 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Amelia Island Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Amelia Island Montessori School
Nursery	16
Pre-K	38
Kind	13
1	19
2	11
3	7
4	9
5	8
6	3

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Year Founded

1973

Student Body

Total Students

124 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

86%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms: Monday-Thursday

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Depends on program

Admissions Director

Stefanie Thornburgh

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

STEM (1-6 grades)Vege-Cooking (K-6 grades)

Arts and Music Programs:

Music/String Instruments (1-6 grades)草榴社区 Piano Lessons (K-6 grades)

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Soccer Shots (pre-K)

School Notes

We are accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS).
The School is led by a dedicated, Montessori-trained and experienced Head of School and a highly-engaged Board of Trustees.
The School is staffed by a passionate team of faculty, staff and administrators.
We have partnered with the Duhovka Institute, which provides a Montessori teacher training center on our campus and ensures the highest standards of Montessori education.
The campus is set in a beautiful, natural, tree-lined and safe setting.
We are an experienced institution and have been a model for Montessori learning for over 50 years.
The School is attended by healthy, happy, engaged, and connected families who strive to give their children the very best educational and developmental experiences available.

Our Mission is to Prepare Children for Life.

We celebrate each child's individuality and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture. All children are naturally curious and love to learn; we support this innate drive by providing environments that meet children's developmental needs, guided by a staff of loving and well-prepared adults, and building a community of families that actively support our mission.
Amelia Island Montessori School (AIMS) is an independent, non-profit school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, offering a private education true to the original teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Founded in 1973, AIMS sits on a beautiful wooded campus within walking distance to the Atlantic Ocean. We are the only school in Nassau County to earn the prestigious Florida Council of Independent Schools accreditation, and are accredited by the American Montessori Society as well. We welcome children from 18 months to 12 years of age.
AIMS is a place where children love learning and learn the skills that will prepare them for life - where they can benefit from an individualized curriculum, caring faculty, and a method of education that has influenced innovators and thinkers for more than a century.

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What is Amelia Island Montessori School's ranking?

Amelia Island Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Amelia Island Montessori School?

The application deadline for Amelia Island Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 12/2/2024

As a parent actively involved in the AIMS community, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for everything the school has done for my son. Our family's gratitude reflects the positive impact AIMS has had on our child's academic and social growth. Thank you for creating such a wonderful learning environment!

- Posted by Parent - Katie

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The average private school tuition in Fernandina Beach, FL is $5,700 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).