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Montessori Academy

384 S Spring St Spartanburg, SC 29306

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition depends on the age of the child and the dismissal time.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Elisa Mroz

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Science Club

School Notes

  • Montessori Academy began in 1980 as a single classroom housed in the Spartanburg YMCA. Montessori Academy maintains and fosters an authentic Montessori education for all children.
  • The school is designated as an intern site in which other teachers can observe our classrooms as part of their training.
  • Student teachers can complete their training under the supervision of our Montessori teachers.
  • The school is certified by Montessori Educational Programs International and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education.
  • Montessori Academy began in 1980 as a single classroom housed in the Spartanburg YMCA. Montessori Academy maintains and fosters an authentic Montessori education for all children.
  • The school is designated as an intern site in which other teachers can observe our classrooms as part of their training.
  • Student teachers can complete their training under the supervision of our Montessori teachers.
  • The school is certified by Montessori Educational Programs International and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Academy?
The acceptance rate of Montessori Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Academy located?
Montessori Academy is located in the Hampton Heights neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Spartanburg County, SC is $5,029 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Spartanburg County, SC is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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