Hurricane Helene update: Our school building was damaged as a result of the volume of water that rained down on our town on September 27th, as Helene passed over our region. We have to relocate our program for the month of November while restoration is being completed. We have suspended Parent Tours for prospective families until we can return to our building. The relocation process has been chaotic and will be costly for us as a small non-profit. While this situation has been challenging to navigate, we are so grateful that all of our staff, students and families are safe, and we are starting school in our temporary location, October 31st. Check back for new Parent Tours dates in December!
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
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PARENT TOURS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE DAMAGES
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.”