Sweetbay Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Sweetbay Montessori School

75 Bay Grove Blvd
Freeport, FL 32439

Tel: (850) 835-7050

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Sweetbay Montessori School in Freeport, FL, offers a nonsectarian Montessori program serving grades pre–kindergarten through third grade in a rural community setting.

The school enrolls 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by three full–time teachers.

As a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS), Sweetbay follows Montessori educational principles for early learning.

Located near Santa Rosa Beach, Sweetbay provides a small, community–focused rural private school option for families in the Freeport area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Sweetbay Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like South Walton Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Sweetbay Montessori School?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,737 for elementary schools and $14,521 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Florida is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).