May Sands Montessori School
Key West, Florida 33040-3400
How it compares in Key West
May Sands Montessori School is one of 2 Montessori schools in Key West, and one of 2 with an AMS or AMI affiliation. It is the only public, tuition-free Montessori option in Key West.
Visit & contact
- Address
- 1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040-3400 - Website
- maysandsmontessori.com ↗
Facts & figures
From government filings and independent surveys — not the school's own marketing.
- Ownership
501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1998
$1.5M revenue (FY2023) · 23 years of IRS filings
- Classrooms
1 Primary · 2 Lower Elementary · 1 Upper Elementary · 1 Secondary
6 lead teachers · 4 assistants
- Student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
86 students · 5 full-time-equivalent teachers
U.S. Dept. of Education public school data (CCD), 2023
- District
MONROE
U.S. Dept. of Education public school data (CCD), 2023
- State license
Licensed child care center
Capacity 50 · licensed since 2020
Florida Dept. of Children & Families, 2026
Programs, tuition & schedule
Quoted from maysandsmontessori.com."Our school follows the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori and encourages a love of learning, as well as the development of curiosity, self-motivation, and respect."
Programs offered
- Primary Preparatory — Pre-K
- Lower Elementary
- Upper Elementary
- Early Secondary — through 8th grade
- Special Education Services (Coral Reef Classroom)
- After-School Care
Source: school's homepage ↗
Schedule
Extended-day / aftercare available.
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How to apply
Quoted from maysandsmontessori.com.- Submit online application via Transparent Classroom
- Lottery-based enrollment
Source: school's homepage ↗
About May Sands Montessori School
May Sands Montessori School is a Montessori school (public) in Key West, Florida serving ages 3 - 14 years — AMS Member. Our school follows the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori and encourages a love of learning, as well as the development of curiosity, self-motivation, and respect.
Where is May Sands Montessori School located? ⌃
1400 United St Ste 110, Key West, FL 33040-3400
What is the phone number for May Sands Montessori School? ⌃
May Sands Montessori School can be reached at (305) 293-1400 ext. 53418.
Is May Sands Montessori School AMS accredited? ⌃
May Sands Montessori School holds the AMS pathway status: AMS Member.
How much is tuition at May Sands Montessori School? ⌃
Per May Sands Montessori School's own website: Free public charter school
How do you apply to May Sands Montessori School? ⌃
May Sands Montessori School's admissions process: Submit online application via Transparent Classroom; Lottery-based enrollment.
What ages does May Sands Montessori School serve? ⌃
May Sands Montessori School serves children aged 3 - 14 years.
What is the website for May Sands Montessori School? ⌃
The official website is maysandsmontessori.com.