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For over five decades, Alexander Montessori School has served children, ages 18 months to 12 years by providing an unrivaled educational experience. With four campuses in Miami, Florida, AMS has earned a reputation as a place where the Teachers and Staff truly care about their students. This nurturing atmosphere, coupled with the Montessori Method, creates a dynamic environment where children “Learn to Love to Learn.” We invite you to explore the Alexander Montessori School website and discover the difference.

Accredited by 6 distinguished organizations

Families from 6 out of the 7 continents (Antarcticans, apply now!)

Dozens of diverse activities during and after school

Second language opportunities–including immersion programs

Thousands of successful graduates since 1963

Toddler

Ages 18 months to 3 years

Available at the Palmetto Bay Campus (18 months-3 years) and the Old Cutler Road Campus (2-3 years)
A nurturing environment
A child-centered and thoughtful curriculum
Empowering independence and interdependence

Preschool

Ages 3 to 6 years

Available at the Red Road Campus, Old Cutler Road Campus, and Palmetto Bay Campus
A three-year mixed-age community with highly trained, certified, and experienced teachers
Individualized learning at your child's pace
Spanish Immersion

Lower Elementary

Grades 1 through 3

Available at the Ludlam Road Campus
A three-year mixed-aged community with highly trained, certified, experienced teachers
Individualized curriculum at your child's pace
Music, art, computers, dance, and other specialized classes

Upper Elementary

Grades 4 through 5

Available at the Ludlam Road Campus
Departmentalized Middle School Preparatory Program with subject area specialists
Options available to work above grade level
Music, art, computers, dance, and other specialized classes

Nestled on

four scenic campuses

Families living or working in the South Miami/Coral Gables/Coconut Grove/Downtown areas often find our FREE shuttle bus from our Red Road (South Miami) location to be convenient. Students will be transported from our Red Road Campus to the Old Cutler Road Campus, the Palmetto Bay Campus, or the Ludlam Road Campus.

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Preschoolers Make their Own Snow

It may not snow in Miami, but that didn't stop our Preschoolers from making their own. The Preschoolers got messy and “snowy” making snowmen by combining baking soda and conditioner to make fake snow.

Alexander Parent Shares About Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Mrs. Batlle, an Alexander parent, is an astronomer and spent time zooming with our Fifth Graders to talk about the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.

Alexander Montessori School Says Goodbye to Ody Fernandez

After 35 amazing years, we said a bittersweet goodbye Ody Fernandez, our Ludlam Road Campus Secretary. We appreciate Ody and her decades of fixing scraped knees, wiping away tears, reassuring parents, and being one of the School’s longtime “rocks!” She does everything with a loving heart and a smile on her face.

Preschool Pajama Day

Just before Winter Break our Preschoolers celebrated the holidays and winter by coming to school in their pajamas and spending the day playing games!