Located in Mobile, AL, Montessori World School serves 28 students in pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten within a suburban community.
Founded in 2000, this co鈥揺d Montessori school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 with two teachers on staff, all holding advanced degrees.
Tuition is $45,000, significantly higher than the local average for elementary private schools in Mobile.
The school maintains a casual dress code and offers a summer school program in addition to its academic year courses.
Montessori World School is a member of the American Montessori Society and operates as a nonsectarian early learning program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Average class size: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Montessori World School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
40 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Child
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Tuition Notes
Extended care (7:00-6pm), Full day (8:30-2:30) and Half Day (8:30-11:30) programs available. Call for tuition info.
Application URL
School Notes
- Students must be 2 1/2 years old and potty-trained.
- True Montessori classroom for ages 2 1/2 - 6 (Kindergarten)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Maria Montessori, first Italian woman to earn a medical degree, founder of the Montessori Method
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori World School cost?
Montessori World School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Montessori World School?
Montessori World School famous alumni include: Dr. Maria Montessori, first Italian woman to earn a medical degree, founder of the Montessori Method.
What is Montessori World School's ranking?
Montessori World School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Montessori World School?
The application deadline for Montessori World School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Montessori World School is Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower (1.3 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
(Baptist)
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
Mobile Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1900 Cody Rd S
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
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Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
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Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
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Oak Park Christian School
(Church of God)
3321 Sollie Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8045
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8045
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J B Shelton Academy Inc
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1050 Hillcrest Rd Ste B
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
3.2 miles
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Miles
Quick Facts
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
(Baptist)
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
Oak Park Christian School
(Church of God)
3321 Sollie Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8045
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8045
2.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 103 students
J B Shelton Academy Inc
Alternative School
1050 Hillcrest Rd Ste B
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
3.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
3.2 miles
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Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
4.3 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
(Baptist)
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
Mobile Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1900 Cody Rd S
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Oak Park Christian School
(Church of God)
3321 Sollie Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8045
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8045
2.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 103 students
J B Shelton Academy Inc
Alternative School
1050 Hillcrest Rd Ste B
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
3.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
(Baptist)
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
Mobile Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1900 Cody Rd S
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Knollwood Christian Academy ![Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL]( "Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL")
(Assembly of God)
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Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
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