Creative Montessori School is a private school that enrolls 250 students from 18 months to eighth grade. The two acre campus is located in the heart of Homewood and serves children from 21 neighborhoods throughout the greater Birmingham area.
Creative Montessori School was established in 1968, and according to its website, it was the first school in the Birmingham area to be fully racially integrated from its inception. It was also the first preschool to provide instruction to preschoolers in a foreign language, world geography and science. Creative Montessori offers mixed-age classrooms in which students are individually educated based on their personal and natural learning abilities and processes. In addition to their learn-at-your-own pace academic and developmental program, Creative Montessori offers after-school programs and extracurricular activities such as music lessons, Yoga, tumbling and dance.
This non-profit school strives to offer affordable tuition so that children from any socio-economic background may benefit from its extraordinary educational opportunities.
Creative Montessori School
Private Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
2800 Montessori Way,
Birmingham, AL
250
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Greg Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Annual Tuition
$11,412
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
31
Part Time Teachers
8
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
White
73%
Asian
12.7%
Black
11.1%
Two or more races
3.2%
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/11/2025
We've had at least one of our three kids enrolled at CMS for the last ten years with our youngest still enrolled. I believe deep, impactful learning is predicated on a child being known and loved as an individual. CMS excels in this regard. To have your child excited to go to school every day is special.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/11/2025
We have loved CMS! Both of our children have attended to date, from toddler to lower elementary. We were at a former montessori school before CMS and they were loving and kind, but didn't have the experience and gentle boundary setting and ability to give mental/emotional safety in the way the CMS t...
8/8/2024
Both of my children attended CMS from pre-school through eighth grade and the experience was truly fantastic. The Montessori method and environment nurtured their innate curiosity and love of learning, which was equally inspiring for both students and parents. As my oldest has transitioned to colleg...
7/8/2024
We have three children at CMS and our experience has been nothing short of fantastic! The administrators and teachers are very attentive, and provide a safe and loving environment for them to learn and grow. Can’t speak highly enough about CMS!
6/8/2022
My child has really grown while at CMS. She loves learning, and the school allows her to explore her interests. The facility is beautiful, and my daughter loves to work in her outdoor classroom. Staff is excellent too. Highly recommend.
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Homes For Sale
1,311
Average Home Value
$189,672
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
Average House Size
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Creative Montessori School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-6 located at 2800 Montessori Way in Birmingham, in the Homewood neighborhood. Annual tuition is $11,412. The school has a total enrollment of 250 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Creative Montessori School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $189,672. Discover additional schools in the area, like Islamic Academy Of Alabama, Maranathan Academy, Arlington School, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Creative Montessori School.