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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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In the News

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2019-2020 Preschool Thanksgiving Parties

Our Preschoolers enjoyed themselves on November 22nd, as they celebrated Thanksgiving throughout each of our Campuses. They dressed up, sang songs, and ate a delicious lunch! They made such cute turkeys, pilgrims, Native Americans, and more!

2019-2020 Thanksgiving Food Drive

Alexander Montessori Preschoolers had the opportunity to learn about giving right before Thanksgiving. The children and their families collected non-perishable foods and delivered them to churches near each Campus.

2019-2020 iAMS Raises Money for iPads and Wrote Letters for Soldiers

We are proud to announce that this month's iPad for Soldiers campaign raised $1,522, which will allow us to buy approximately five iPads for Soldiers! We held various student activities in honor of Veterans Day.

Red Road Campus Gets New Playground Space

New sod is being installed at our Red Road Campus for the children to be able to enjoy an expanded playground space.

2019-2020 Alumni Forum & Elementary Orientation

On November 13th, we held our Annual Alumni Forum and Elementary Orientation. This is one of our favorite events for our Alexander Montessori families every year. Parents of current Kindergarteners get the chance to sit in on a panel of Alexander alumni who give us valuable insight on how Alexander Montessori prepared them for middle school, high school, and even the college application process!

Florida Grand Opera Visit

The Florida Grand Opera visited our Alexander Montessori Elementary Campus. We learned about operas and how the performers train their voices.