Key Biscayne, Florida 33149-1411 3.6 18 reviews →

St. Christopher's By the Sea

Montessori member school
1.5–11 yrs
Ages
Toddler · Primary · Elementary
Levels
$$$ · $20k+
Tuition
26.4 : 1
Ratio
232 students
Enrollment

Facts & figures

From government filings and independent surveys — not the school's own marketing.

Student-teacher ratio

26.4 : 1

232 students · 8.8 full-time-equivalent teachers

U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22

School day

7 hours/day · 170 days/year

U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22

Religious orientation

Episcopal

U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22

Age levels

Infant/Toddler · Primary · Lower Elementary · Upper Elementary

Self-reported to the Montessori Census ↗

State license

Licensed child care center

Capacity 105 · licensed since 1980

Florida Dept. of Children & Families, 2026

From the school

Programs, tuition & schedule

Quoted from stchriskb.org.
"every child is a capable, curious, and compassionate learner"
— St. Christopher's By the Sea, homepage ↗

Accreditation & affiliations

  • International Baccalaureate · PYP candidate (launching 2025-2026)

Source: school's homepage ↗

Programs offered

  • Toddler — 18+ months to 3 years
  • Preschool — ages 3-4
  • Kindergarten — age 5
  • Lower Elementary
  • Upper Elementary — through 5th grade

Source: school's Admissions page ↗

Tuition

2026-27 base tuition $20,000 (Toddler half-day) to $27,500 (Upper Elementary); $300 application fee; $5,000 registration deposit + $1,500 new student fee; three payment plans

Source: school's Admissions page ↗

Schedule

Scheduled tours conducted Monday-Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. (school hours not published)

Admissions

How to apply

Quoted from stchriskb.org.
  1. Submit application + $300 non-refundable fee (waiting list)
  2. Interview: parent/child interview with class visit (preschool/JK) or classroom assessment with transcripts and teacher recommendations (SK-5th)
  3. Acceptance decision (priority to parish members and siblings)
  4. Registration deposit due March 1

Deadlines: Registration deposit and new student fee due March 1, 2026

Source: school's Admissions page ↗

Good to know

About St. Christopher's By the Sea

St. Christopher's By the Sea is a Montessori school (private) in Key Biscayne, Florida serving ages 1.5 - 12 years — AMS Member. every child is a capable, curious, and compassionate learner

Where is St. Christopher's By the Sea located?

95 Harbor Dr, Key Biscayne, FL 33149-1411

What is the phone number for St. Christopher's By the Sea?

St. Christopher's By the Sea can be reached at (305) 361-5080.

Is St. Christopher's By the Sea accredited?

St. Christopher's By the Sea lists the following accreditations or affiliations on its website: International Baccalaureate (PYP candidate (launching 2025-2026)).

How much is tuition at St. Christopher's By the Sea?

Per St. Christopher's By the Sea's own website: 2026-27 base tuition $20,000 (Toddler half-day) to $27,500 (Upper Elementary); $300 application fee; $5,000 registration deposit + $1,500 new student fee; three payment plans

How do you apply to St. Christopher's By the Sea?

St. Christopher's By the Sea's admissions process: Submit application + $300 non-refundable fee (waiting list); Interview: parent/child interview with class visit (preschool/JK) or classroom assessment with transcripts and teacher recommendations (SK-5th); Acceptance decision (priority to parish members and siblings); Registration deposit due March 1.

What are the hours at St. Christopher's By the Sea?

St. Christopher's By the Sea operates on these hours: Scheduled tours conducted Monday-Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. (school hours not published).

What ages does St. Christopher's By the Sea serve?

St. Christopher's By the Sea serves children aged 1.5 - 12 years.

What is the website for St. Christopher's By the Sea?

The official website is stchriskb.org.