As space allows, St Augustine Public Montessori School 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. 

These are the steps involved in the student enrollment process:

1. Completion of the Enrollment Consideration Form (below);

2. Schedule and attend a school tour

3. Selection based on availability through a lottery-created list; and

4. Completion of the Student Enrollment Package.

***If you have a student who is 3 or 4 years old, you will need to arrange a class visit. Student visits are required prior to March 6th.

This visit is an opportunity for young children to visit a classroom and meet with one of our teachers. The purpose is twofold: It provides parents with an opportunity to know how their child responds in a Montessori classroom, and it allows the teacher to interact with your child. The teacher will present lessons as a way to become acquainted with your child and look at some of his or her interests and learning styles. This is not a test, it merely allows us to determine whether or not your child is intrigued by our method of education, and if their learning style is appropriate for our environment. Please reach out to schedule an appointment. These visits occur during the workcycle between 8:15am-9:00am. Student visits are required prior to March 6th.

Complete and submit an Application for Enrollment Consideration

Complete the application for enrollment consideration below.  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. Please email: admissions@stamontessori.org

Applications must be received no later than February 27, 2026 to be included in the lottery.  

Applications received after February 27 will be added to the waitlist in the order received and considered on a space available basis.

Attend a School Tour or Open House

Prospective parents/guardians (new families only) should attend one of the options providing an overview of our Montessori program. 

• Schedule a School Tour

We require families to tour with us prior to enrollment. The Admissions Tour is not designed for children or prospective students.  Only parents/guardians should attend. During the tour you  will have an opportunity to see our facility, our children and our teachers in action.   Prospective students will have other opportunities to visit the school after they have secured enrollment. Please reach out to admissions@stamontessori.org.

• Open House

Thursday, February 12, 2026 · 3:30 – 5:30pm

All interested families are welcome to attend, children included! Come tour our campus in-person, meet our teachers, see classrooms, and learn more about our Montessori program! We provide you with information about our school, enrichments, method of education, and who we are as a community.  

Selection

March 6th, 2026 1:00pm

Selected will notified via email by March 27, 2026

Families Accept Offer by April 8, 2026

The lottery for K-6th will be held on March 6, 2026 at 1pm via google meet. However, you will not find out decision results during our lottery. You will receive an emailed letter of acceptance by March 27th, 2026. Tuition students do not participate in the lottery, but will receive notification of acceptance during the same time frame. Families are required to accept the offer by April 8, 2026.

Student Enrollment Package

• A Student Enrollment Package will be sent to accepted students.  This must be completed and submitted within 14 days of notification. (due by April 22, 2026)

• 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.