Canandaigua Montessori School

400 Fort Hill Avenue Building 34
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Established in 1973, our non-profit organization has been devoted to promoting standards of excellence in Montessori education. Canandaigua Montessori School provides a rich and supportive community for children's growth and development as students. Through the educational methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, Canandaigua Montessori School seeks to encourage the acquisition of skills and attitudes that will form the basis of a love and desire for life-long learning and discovery.
In addition, we hope to guide children to become independent, self-fulfilled and responsible individuals and members of their communities.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Canandaigua Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Tracey Knopf
Application URL

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Tamara A. Prull, M.D. – 1977 -
    • Heather Prull Ross – 1979 -
    • David W. Prull II – 1981 -
    • Sydney M. Ross – 2012 -
    • Brady C. Ross – 2014 -
    • Alison T. Makovec – 2019 -
    • Mackenzie A. Makovec – Future Class of 2023 -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Canandaigua Montessori School?
Canandaigua Montessori School famous alumni include: Tamara A. Prull, M.D. – 1977, Heather Prull Ross – 1979, David W. Prull II – 1981, Sydney M. Ross – 2012, Brady C. Ross – 2014, Alison T. Makovec – 2019 and Mackenzie A. Makovec – Future Class of 2023.
When is the application deadline for Canandaigua Montessori School?
The application deadline for Canandaigua Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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