Hilltop Montessori School Photo #8 - HMS is the first private school in a LEED certified building in Alabama and the only preschool/elementary school. HMS serves students from 18 months through 8th grade.

Hilltop Montessori School

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Hilltop Montessori School Photo #1 - Students at Hilltop Montessori School successfully transition to college preparatory programs in the Birmingham area and beyond, including Indian Springs School, The Alabama School of Fine Arts, The Altamont School, St. James Boarding School and other programs. Graduates attended prestigious colleges including Tulane University, New York University, The University of Alabama Honors College, UAB Honors Program, University of North Carolina
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Hilltop Montessori School Photo #1 - Students at Hilltop Montessori School successfully transition to college preparatory programs in the Birmingham area and beyond, including Indian Springs School, The Alabama School of Fine Arts, The Altamont School, St. James Boarding School and other programs. Graduates attended prestigious colleges including Tulane University, New York University, The University of Alabama Honors College, UAB Honors Program, University of North Carolina
Hilltop Montessori School Photo #2 - Working bee hives on site produce honey for the school and over 15 gardening areas produce healthy snacks. Each class has an outdoor garden and the campus boasts a greenhouse, composting, native plant trails and numerous outdoor opportunities. The campus is certified with the National Wildlife Federation.
Hilltop Montessori School Photo #3 - Hilltop Montessori School is accredited with The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancED, SACS), The Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), The National Council of Private School Accreditation and The American Montessori Society (AMS). Hilltop is the only school in Alabama to have all four accreditations.
Hilltop Montessori School Photo #4 - The curriculum at Hilltop exceeds state guidelines and offers the opportunity for each learner to progress at his/her own comfort level, while being challenged. Hilltop has graduated 6 National Merit Scholars in the last decade and its alumni have won numerous other awards, including past Intel Science and Engineering Fair winners, honor societies and gold winners in the National Spanish
Hilltop Montessori School Photo #5 - Hilltop Montessori was established in 1996 and has been accredited since 2004. The school is run by an administrative structure that has been in place since that time and is governed by a board of directors. The school is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation.
Hilltop Montessori School Photo #6 - Students from ages 18 months through 8th grade receive daily Spanish immersion classes, music, art and physical education. The school also has a comprehensive technology plan and curriculum plan in place designed to prepare the students for the 21st century. An authentic, accredited Montessori setting also ensures a solid preparation for any college preparatory high school.
Hilltop Montessori School Photo #7 - Montessori outcomes include: intrinsic motivation, internalized ground rules and ability to work with external authority, creativity and originality of thought, social responsibility, confidence and competence, spiritual awareness, academic preparation and a love of learning that lasts forever.
Hilltop Montessori School Photo #8 - Sitting on over 7 acres, in the Town of MT Laurel, Hilltop Montessori School is accredited by AdvancED, SAIS, AMS and NPSCA.
Hilltop Montessori School Photo #9 - HMS is the first private school in a LEED certified building in Alabama and the only preschool/elementary school. HMS serves students from 18 months through 8th grade.
Located in a LEED certified green building, Hilltop Montessori School educates the whole child in the beautiful town of MT Laurel. Daily foreign language is offered for all students, regardless of age.
HMS also begins instruction in technology in first grade and has an innovative technology curriculum which includes laptops as well as hands on instruction.
Individualized academic curriculum in a nurturing, small environment.  182 students enrolled, ranging in ages from 18 months through 8th grade.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Hilltop Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1996
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
182 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Hilltop Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
22 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Cost varies on academic level and is available on the website.
% on Financial Aid
3%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport

School Notes

  • Outdoor classrooms, working gardens, an apiary and highly trained and certified faculty offer the best education. Our expansion houses a gym, theater, music performance areas, an art studio and a science lab. The school has graduated 6 National Merit Scholars since its inception in 1996 and has an extremely low teacher turnover rate. Administration has been place since 1998 and the school has been accredited for the last 15 years.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hilltop Montessori School cost?
Hilltop Montessori School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Hilltop Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Hilltop Montessori School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 90%. Hilltop Montessori School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alabama with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Hilltop Montessori School offer?
Hilltop Montessori School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cross Country.
What is Hilltop Montessori School's ranking?
Hilltop Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Hilltop Montessori School?
The application deadline for Hilltop Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
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The success of Hilltop since 1996 speaks for itself. Accredited under three organizations (AdvancED, SAIS and AMS), the school is located in a 3.5 million dollar campus, with plans this year for a Phase Three expansion. Daily foreign language, technology integration and a strong emphasis on environmental education in a LEED certified building allow for an individualized, Montessori education. Strong academics prepare students for the best secondary schools nationally and the school has already graduated 5 National Merit Scholars; their graduates win numerous awards and scholarship opportunities. It's a great balance between Montessori and "the real world" as the students excel in leadership and academic opportunities upon completion.
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Hilltop Montessori School's mission is to provide a quality Montessori education in an environment which fosters a child's love of learning and a respect for self, others, community and the world. Serving students of various backgrounds and abilities from 18 months through 8th grade since 1996.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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