Admissions
Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for your interest in our school and for considering us as a partner for your child’s educational experience. We realize how crucial this decision can be for developing a passion for life-long learning!
Our mission is to provide students with a learning culture grounded in Montessori philosophy and practice that inspires a love of learning and respect for self, others and the environment. I am proud to visit our classrooms on campus and observe abstract concepts being taught through hands-on materials. Student excitement is evident as they want to involve me in what they are learning.
The Montessori approach to education has been proving itself for over 150 years and recent research supports its success. St. Augustine Public Montessori School is now in its 14th year of building upon this achievement and is proud to be a part of the growing number of public Montessori schools offered to students across Florida and our nation. STA Montessori has helped attract families to the prestigious St. Johns County School District by providing a non-traditional, Montessori option as a learning choice for K-6th.
We encourage prospective families to schedule a tour of our campus. I am happy to answer any questions that you have during our admission process. I look forward to meeting you soon!
With warmest regards,
Rebekah Andreu, Assistant Director
“To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.”
Dr. Maria Montessori
Enrollment Consideration
As space allows, St Augustine Public Montessori School (STA Montessori) will admit children 3-years-old through grade 6 who are eligible to attend school in the St. Johns County School District. Our elementary program is tuition-free as a public charter school. Our early childhood program combines tuition-free Kindergarten students with tuition-based 3- and 4-year-olds.
Application and Enrollment Information Session
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Complete the one-page application for enrollment consideration. Please fill out all fields. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed.
One application must be completed and submitted for each student seeking enrollment.
Confirmation of receipt of applications will be sent by email. Please ensure the email address you provide is current. If you do not receive confirmation please check with our office.
Applications must be received no later than March 22, 2026 to be included in the lottery. For best chances of selection, please apply prior to the March 22 deadline.
Applications received after March 22 will be added to the waitlist in the order received and considered on a space available basis.
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• Prospective parents/guardians (new families only) should attend one of the options providing an overview of our Montessori program.
Enrollment Sessions:
Virtual Enrollment Session #1
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 · 9:00 – 10:00am
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/unf-yghz-wvu
Or dial: (US) +1 662-443-2784 PIN: 426 547 503#Virtual Enrollment Session #2
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 · 2:00 – 3:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zcg-tfyt-phs
Or dial: (US) +1 931-516-3555 PIN: 376 565 089#Virtual Enrollment Session #3
Thursday, February 13, 2025 · 12:30 – 1:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xji-wnwk-jvn
Or dial: (US) +1 641-954-4899 PIN: 588 997 123#
Lottery and Selection
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LOTTERY: March 7th, 2026 3:30pm
Selected Notified via email by March 25, 2026
Families Accept Offer by April 8, 2026
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• A Student Enrollment Package will be sent to accepted students. This must be completed and submitted within 14 days of notification.
• Students who do not enroll within the designated period will be withdrawn from the accepted enrollment list and must re-apply.
• The Enrollment Package will require proof of St Johns County residency, immunizations, and a Parent Contract of Commitment which includes the requirements for families to attend parent education classes and contribute volunteer hours.
All applicants that are not admitted through the lottery will be added to a waiting list in the order they were drawn for the lottery or in the order the application is received (if after the lottery deadline). As additional spots become available, families on the waiting list will be notified and provided three days to respond with the initial enrollment form.
Waiting List
Schedule a Tour
We are delighted that you are interested in Saint Augustine Public Montessori School for your child's education. Our tours are currently paused as we wrap up our current enrollment period, but we will update the form once we are ready to begin again.