South Florida Montessori Academy in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serves 30 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 4th grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased Montessori program.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1 with 2 teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.
The student body is 81.82 percent students of color, reflecting diversity within the midsize urban community of Progresso Village.
South Florida Montessori Academy is affiliated with the Association Montessori International (AMI), offering Montessori education consistent with AMI standards.
As a Fort Lauderdale Montessori school, it provides private early learning options in a city setting, with tuition levels comparable to local private elementary programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 30 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-4
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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 South Florida Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for South Florida Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is South Florida Montessori Academy located?
South Florida Montessori Academy is located in the Progresso Village neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Nearby 糖心原创s
The nearest high school and elementary school to South Florida Montessori Academy is The Embassy Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mount Bethel Christian Academy (0.7 miles away)
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The Embassy Academy
(Christian)
101se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Mount Bethel Christian Academy ![Mount Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Mural in K3 Classroom]( "Mount Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Mural in K3 Classroom")
(Baptist)
901 Northwest 11 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
5451 Southwest 64th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Catholic School ![St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.]( "St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.")
(Catholic)
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
S.o.u.l. Academy
(Jewish)
1951 W Copans Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
0.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 82 students
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