Early Steps Montessori Academy in Tampa, FL, enrolls 69 students in preschool through first grade within a suburban community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 8 teaching staff supporting early childhood education.
This co–ed, nonsectarian Montessori school is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations.
Approximately 53% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the suburban Tampa community.
Early Steps Montessori Academy serves primarily preschool and kindergarten–age children with tuition rates below the local average for elementary private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Early Steps Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Early Steps Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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