A North Carolina Montessori school serving the Asheville area, we provide in-person learning for all students through Children’s House, our Preschool & Kindergarten Montessori program (ages 2.5-6), and for Elementary students (grades 1-6).

Admissions for the 24/25 school year will open for new students February 26, 2024! Before you apply for admissions, come take a tour. We are hosting weekly parent tours for prospective families. Sign up for parent tours at the bottom of this page.

Providing the best in Montessori education for the Asheville area

Welcome

Black Mountain Montessori is an authentic Montessori school offering individualized education for preschool-6th grade.  We are a highly qualified team of educators that are passionate about providing a safe, joyful and holistic learning environment — and we understand that all children learn differently.  By optimizing each child’s own learning style, students feel encouraged, inspired and empowered to reach their highest potential. Black Mountain Montessori not only supports and challenges students academically, we nurture key characteristics for success in the 21st century like confidence, intrinsic motivation and compassion.  Our students become responsible individuals who thrive in their communities and have an enthusiasm for life-long learning.

 

Preschool & Kindergarten

Elementary Grades 1-6

Before & After School Care

Summer Camp

Schedule a Parent Tour

Searching for a preschool or private elementary education in the Asheville area that provides individualized education? You’re in the right place and we’d love to show you around. Black Mountain Montessori is currently offering tours and enrollment for preschool-6th grade for the 2024/2025 school year.

To schedule a tour please either fill out the forms below, call or email us.  Once your tour is scheduled you will receive a confirmation email with important details.  

We warmly welcome families considering Black Mountain Montessori to visit and experience the Montessori difference. We hope that you will get a feel for the happy and purposeful environment in which our students work and play. Guests often tell us how impressed they are with the dynamic and joyful atmosphere. We look forward to connecting with you and sharing our world!

Parent tours are available every Wednesday at 3:30pm and every other Friday at 10am with some exceptions. Virtual tours available upon request for families moving to the area. If the available dates and times do not work for you please contact us so that we can try to accommodate your schedule.  

See the Montessori difference first hand:

  • Safe, nurturing and encouraging environment

  • Individualized and holistic learning

  • Highly qualified teachers and staff supporting and guiding each student

  • Small class sizes

  • Multi-age classrooms that allow children to learn at their own pace, while also creating many opportunities to teach, collaborate and learn from peers

  • Inviting classrooms with an abundance of natural light

  • Intentionally prepared classroom environments for hands-on, self-directed and joyful learning

  • Specially designed Montessori materials that engage and teach

  • Well-rounded and core aligned curriculum that nurtures concentration, independence, effective communication and compassion

  • Support to choose, question, look deeper and make connections

  • Emphasis on social responsibility and social justice

  • Extra-curricular offerings and community service opportunities

  • Caring school community

 
Our kids feel so proud of the works they do at school, and are excited to let us in on the details of their days. They love their friends, teachers, and their wonderful learning environment.
— Angela H., Parent