1st Class Montessori School

1336 Peabody Ave

Memphis, TN 38104

5 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-1
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 23, 2021

Probably the biggest waste of time and money i have ever spent on private education to further my sons academic development...this is a sad institution that is not accredited but lied and said they were. If there are problems with a child's learning ability you won't hear about it. This is basically a K-2 overpriced daycare. I don't speak on behalf of all parents but this is my personal experience. After the new management took over and Covid outbreak the education was totally discarded.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2015

Our sons attend the Peabody location and we love it! We feel like it is a little family and we have really seen them grow. Mrs Parish has done wonders for our oldest in kindergarten this year! He loves learning here. They are very good at communicating with us about our children and are attentive to any special needs we may have.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2014

My 3 year old and I Had an awful experience at this school. Poor teacher/parent communication. Could hardly get in touch with director to resolve issues. The restrictions on food and drink were obnoxious. They wouldn't allow milk because it promotes mucous production. No juice either except in the morning before school. My child would be exceptionally thirsty when I picked her up. Also one of the lead teachers was intimidating. My child was there approximately 6 weeks and was horrified and never wanted to attend montessori again. This is only a small portion.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2013

My son started at 1st Class Montessori School in 2012 as a kindergartener and after being transferred from a public school environment. Since then, he has taken the Stanford Achievement Test and scored above average in environmental science, has taken vocal and piano lessons, performed in a Christmas concert and piano recital at the Cordova location and is advancing in his reading. He sings on his way to school and when I pick him up - a clear indication of his happiness and comfort at his school. In addition, the environment is very clean, neat and orderly. I am very happy with 1st Class Montessori School.
Submitted by parent on November 14, 2012

My child has attended for 2 school years now at the Cordova location on Appling and the learning is phenomenal. She is only 4 and is learning other languages, how to type,piano, on top of the traditional ABCs and 123s. They really challenge the children to excel and incorporate traditional and Montessori values. She has homework weekly and the teachers are good at what they do. A few teachers could be more friendly and warm and the school needs to increase parent involvement. I would recommend overall. the main drawback is its expensive for us right now and we will soon pull her out and hope for a great public school.