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
School Type
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.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
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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St. Mary School
(Catholic)
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
1777 Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425
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Location
Miles
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St. Mary School
(Catholic)
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
1777 Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 398-2218
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 398-2218
4.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Mary School
(Catholic)
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
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Location
Miles
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St. Mary School
(Catholic)
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
1777 Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 398-2218
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 398-2218
4.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Palmyra Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1206 Canandaigua Road
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-5781
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-5781
10.8 miles
Gr: 5-9 | 5 students
Fishers Run KinderCare ![Fishers Run KinderCare Photo - School Age Classroom]( "Fishers Run KinderCare Photo - School Age Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
615 Fishers Run
Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-0290
Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-0290
11.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
East Palmyra Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
2023 E Palmyra Port Gibson Rd
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
14 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Palmyra Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1206 Canandaigua Road
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-5781
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-5781
10.8 miles
Gr: 5-9 | 5 students
East Palmyra Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
2023 E Palmyra Port Gibson Rd
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
14 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
2367 Palmyra Marion Road
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-2222
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-2222
14.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Lima Christian School
(Christian)
1574 Rochester Street
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 624-3841
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 624-3841
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
2070 Five Mile Line Road
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 387-3770
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 387-3770
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Mary School
(Catholic)
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
1777 Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 398-2218
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 398-2218
4.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Palmyra Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1206 Canandaigua Road
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-5781
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-5781
10.8 miles
Gr: 5-9 | 5 students
East Palmyra Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
2023 E Palmyra Port Gibson Rd
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
14 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
2367 Palmyra Marion Road
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-2222
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-2222
14.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
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Location
Miles
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St. Mary School
(Catholic)
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Fishers Run KinderCare ![Fishers Run KinderCare Photo - School Age Classroom]( "Fishers Run KinderCare Photo - School Age Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
615 Fishers Run
Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-0290
Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-0290
11.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
East Palmyra Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
2023 E Palmyra Port Gibson Rd
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
14 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis De Sales-st Stephen
(Catholic)
17 Elmwood Ave
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-1828
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-1828
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2
Childrens Hours School
Special Program Emphasis
90 Lewis St
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-3565
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-3565
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students Tuition listed
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Livonia Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Puppy Ln
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
9536.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Livonia Middle/high School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Bulldog Blvd
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
9536.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 704 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
7342 College St
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 624-7140
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 624-7140
9539.3 miles
Gr: K-2 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Naples High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
136 N Main St
Naples, NY 14512
(585) 374-7927
Naples, NY 14512
(585) 374-7927
9539.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Naples Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Academy St
Naples, NY 14512
(585) 374-7951
Naples, NY 14512
(585) 374-7951
9539.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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