What Springmont School does

Springmont School is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Montessori school founded in 1963 in north Atlanta, Georgia, operating continuously as the oldest Montessori school in the Southeastern United States. The school delivers an authentic Montessori curriculum — built on Dr. Maria Montessori's child-centered method with specially designed learning materials, multi-age classrooms, and built-in control of error — across four program levels: Toddler (ages 18 months–3), Primary (ages 3–6), Elementary (ages 6–12, organized around Cosmic Education), and Middle School (grades 6–8, integrating Montessori philosophy with Georgia Standards of Excellence). Programs are delivered on a 7-acre park-like Atlanta campus featuring class gardens, farm animals, and outdoor classrooms, supplemented by an 86-acre Landschool in Summerville, Georgia used for overnight outdoor education. The school is accredited by SAIS and SACS, recognized by AMI, and is a member of NAIS, GISA, and AAAIS.

The school is staffed by approximately 36 employees, with faculty averaging more than 15 years of classroom experience and many holding AMI credentials. Springmont generates revenue almost entirely through tuition, structured by program level and schedule (Half Day, School Day, All Day), with secondary revenue from Extended Care, Summer Programs, and after-school Enrichment classes. Tuition is not publicly disclosed; financial accessibility is supported through the Springmont Fund annual giving campaign and the Apogee Georgia Tax Credit Scholarship program. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer via the school website, scheduled campus tours, a RenWeb/FACTS inquiry form, and an on-campus admission process.

Leadership is provided by Head of School Elizabeth Lener and a Board of Trustees, with division heads for each program level. The school is governed as an independent nonprofit with no parent company or external equity backing. Marketing relies on the school website, Facebook, Instagram, a weekly newsletter, and community events including the Annual Auction and Springmont Festival.

Name

Springmont School

Legal name

Springmont School

Website

https://springmont.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Springmont School is a nonprofit, private Montessori school in Atlanta, GA, founded in 1963, serving toddlers through 8th grade on a 7-acre campus plus an 86-acre Landschool. It delivers tuition-based authentic Montessori education with experienced faculty and SAIS/SACS/AMI accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Montessori Education (Toddler through 8th Grade)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Private education services
• Montessori education
• K-8 education programs
• Child-centered learning
• Toddler through middle school

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Springmont is a private Montessori school generating revenue primarily through tuition payments. The school offers various program options including Half Day, School Day, and All Day for Toddler and Primary programs. Additional revenue streams include Extended Care (before and after school), Summer Programs (Toddler Care and Primary Camp), and Enrichment classes (after-school activities offered in approximately 8-week sessions for an additional fee).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Springmont School is a private Montessori school offering sequential educational programs for children ages 18 months through 8th grade. The school delivers a child-centered Montessori curriculum using specially designed learning materials, multi-age classrooms, and an integrated curriculum spanning Toddler, Primary, Elementary, and Middle School divisions. Complementary offerings include Extended Care, Summer Programs, after-school Enrichment classes, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Outdoor Science Education, and overnight trips to an 86-acre Landschool facility in Summerville, Georgia.

Product overview

Springmont School is an educational institution offering a comprehensive Montessori curriculum from toddler (18 months) through 8th grade. The school operates on a 7-acre campus in Atlanta with an 86-acre Landschool facility in north Georgia. Core programs include Toddler, Primary, Elementary, and Middle School programs, supplemented by enrichment classes, extended care, summer programs, fine arts, physical education, outdoor science education, and Landschool trips. The school has provided Montessori education since 1963 and is accredited by SAIS and SACS, and recognized by AMI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toddler Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Middle School graduates are accepted into Atlanta's top high schools including Decatur High School, The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, Pope High School, Walton High School, Saint Francis Schools, The Walker School, Woodward Academy, and others.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RenWeb (now FACTS)coreTechnology or IntegrationSpringmont uses RenWeb (now part of FACTS) for school management, including the online admission inquiry form, Family Portal, and event/calendar management. The school website credits FACTS for website services.
• Grand Hyatt Atlanta - BuckheadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Annual Auction Gala (Starry Garden Night) is hosted at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta-Buckhead. A room block is arranged for event guests at reduced rates starting at $255/night.
• Nelnet Business ServicesminorOthersSpringmont uses Nelnet for online payments and registrations, including the Spirit Store, Auction ticket purchases, Alumni event RSVPs, and donation processing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pace Academy: Broad incumbent — top-tier Atlanta private K-12 school that competes for the same high-income family segment. A documented feeder destination for Springmont graduates.
• Atlanta International School: Broad incumbent — private Atlanta school offering Primary through Grade 12 with IB curriculum, competing for internationally-minded affluent families in the same geographic market.
• The Westminster Schools: Broad incumbent — elite Atlanta private K-12 school that competes for the same high-income family segment, including Springmont graduates as feeder pipeline. Much larger scale and broader program portfolio.
• The Walker School: Broad incumbent — private K-12 school in Marietta metro Atlanta. Listed as an accepted high school destination for Springmont Middle School graduates and competes for similar families.
• Woodward Academy: Broad incumbent — large Atlanta-area private school (PreK-12). Listed as an accepted destination for Springmont graduates and competes for the same family segment.
• The Lovett School: Broad incumbent — prominent Atlanta private K-12 institution serving the same affluent family demographic. A documented destination high school for Springmont Middle School graduates.
• Saint Francis Schools: Broad incumbent — Atlanta private school explicitly listed as an accepted high school destination for Springmont graduates. Competes for similar affluent families in the Atlanta metro area.

Regional players

• Trinity School: Regional player — Atlanta private school (PreK-6) offering progressive education. Direct overlap with Springmont's Primary and Elementary programs and the same family demographic.

Direct peers

• Morningside Montessori School: Direct peer — established Atlanta-area private Montessori school offering toddler-through-elementary programs. Comparable in pedagogy, target demographic, and pricing tier to Springmont.
• The Montessori School of Atlanta: Direct peer — a private Montessori school in Atlanta serving toddler through middle school using AMI-aligned methods. Competes for the same affluent Atlanta families seeking authentic Montessori education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/springmontschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/springmont/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springmont-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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