Thank you for your interest in Arbor
We look forward to welcoming prospective families into our classrooms! Arbor Montessori School is located on two campuses. Our Toddler and Primary programs are housed at both our Scott and Lavista Campuses in Decatur. Our Elementary and Adolescent programs operate at the Lavista Campus, which acts as our main campus hub to connect with partner organizations, businesses, and our local community.
Applications for the 2025-26 school year are open. Be sure to submit an inquiry so we can invite you to our upcoming admissions events and send reminders of important admission deadlines. Our upcoming admissions dates are also listed below. We hope to meet you soon!
Admissions Dates
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Lavista Campus
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Lavista and Scott Campuses
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Lavista Campus
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Our Programs
Arbor serves children from 18 months to 15 years old through our Toddler, Primary, Elementary, and Adolescent Programs. Read more about how the Montessori curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of each developmental level.
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Our Teachers
Arbor teachers, assistants, administrators and staff have served the Atlanta Montessori community for over 50 years. With an average tenure of 10 years, this group of educators is committed to fostering life long learning in each and every Arbor student.
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Our Alumni
After graduation, Arbor Alumni flourish as they attend local public and private high schools. They then go on to attend colleges and universities across the nation and study science, math, the arts, and more!