The Hillsboro School in Helena, AL is a rural Montessori school serving co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 9th grade.
The school enrolls 27 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 6 teachers.
The student body includes approximately 18% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the small school community.
The Hillsboro School operates as a nonsectarian program and holds memberships in Montessori and other school associations.
Located in Helena's rural area, the school offers an alternative private education option with enrollment size and ratios suited for small鈥揼roup learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 27 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-9
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
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 The Hillsboro School?
The application deadline for The Hillsboro School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Hillsboro School is Gospel Light Baptist Academy (3.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primrose School Of Riverwoods (1.3 miles away)
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