South Shore Montessori School At Waterset (2026 Profile)

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South Shore Montessori School At Waterset

7006 Sail View Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Tel: (813) 677-5000

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South Shore Montessori School At Waterset in Apollo Beach, FL serves 132 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through second grade in a rural community setting.

Founded in 2001, this co鈥揺d Montessori school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 with 16 teachers on staff.

The school is nonsectarian and holds membership in the National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association along with other religious school associations.

Approximately 23% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this early childhood program.

South Shore Montessori offers an alternative rural Montessori education option for families seeking preschool to grade 2 programs near Apollo Beach.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 132 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2

Year Founded

2001

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

132 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$1,360 monthly - Five Full Days (7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

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School Notes

School Motto: Education for Life

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 132 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Hillsborough County, FL is $11,706 for elementary schools and $12,618 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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