Alcott School

Alcott School serves 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of Alcott School is 82:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1968
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Alcott School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Ours is a holistic approach to learning, based on the belief that a child learns best in a social environment that supports and respects their unique development.
  • We have another location in Scarsdale, NY
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Alcott School often compared to?
Alcott School is often viewed alongside schools like Bronxville Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Alcott School?
The application deadline for Alcott School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Westchester County, NY is $26,060 for elementary schools and $32,249 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Westchester County, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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