Woodland Hill Montessori School

100 Montesorri Pl, Rensselaer, NY, 12144-0121
Tel: (518)283-5400
Grades: NS - 9 | 255 students
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Woodland Hill Montessori, founded in 1965 as the Montessori School of Albany, is the only independent school in the Capital Region providing the internationally renowned Montessori education for children ages 18 months -14 years of age. Woodland Hill Montessori School encourages an inner love of learning. Using specific Montessori methods, creativity and natural curiosity are fostered and individual academic excellence is stressed. Montessori children are empowered to make decisions and take responsibility from an early age. They develop strong self-images and confidently face challenges. Montessori is a peace-based education, focusing on global and cultural awareness, cooperation, and respect. WHMS is accredited by the American Montessori Society, NAIS and NYAIS and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

School Overview:
Woodland Hill Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 9
Year Founded 1965
Student Body
Total Students 255 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 24% (NY School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 20 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,000
Tuition Notes Tuition for the Toddler program starts at $4,800. Tuition for pre-K through K is $10,700, grades 1 through 8 ranges from $11,000 to $11, 950. Limited need based financial aid is availible.
% on Financial Aid 18%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,350
Admissions Director Kris Gernert-Dott
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Soccer Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 15 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
African Drumming Chior
Band Suzuki Violin
Theater Science Bowl
Yearbook Sports Teams
Newspapaer Skiing
Chess Community Service
Chinese Spanish
Latin

School Notes:

    • Woodland Hill Montessori School is the Capital Region’s only independent school providing the internationally renowned Montessori program for children ages 18 months -14 years old. We were founded in 1965 as the Montessori School of Albany by parents searching for a school that would recognize and develop the immense potential within all young children. The elementary program was added in 1986 to serve 6-12 year old children. In 2001, MSA began offering middle school education. In December of 2003, MSA moved to a beautiful, custom designed school on 11 wooded acres in North Greenbush. To celebrate our move to the new location, we changed our name to the Woodland Hill Montessori School.In 2012 the school added a toddler program for children 18-36 months old.   Woodland Hill Montessori School is committed to providing a nurturing and cooperative learning environment where children are challenged to reach their intellectual, physical and creative potential. The Montessori method is based upon a deep respect for the child as an individual and is designed to stimulate each child’s natural curiosity and love of learning. We invite you to visit and observe the engaging academic environment in our classrooms, the interaction between students, and the unique role of our skilled Montessori teachers. The best way to understand the Montessori difference is to experience it first hand! Please contact Kristine Gernert-Dott, Director of Admissions at 518-283-5400 or kris@woodlandhill.org to arrange a visit.

    Profile last updated: 10/01/2012

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