Creative Minds Montessori fosters confident, academically prepared, and socially responsible children to be lifelong learners and problem solvers.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Creative Minds Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2013
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Summer Program Cost
$125
Summer Program Cost Notes
$125 per week
After care available at $5 per hr.
Admissions Director
Diane M. Bauso
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- Creative Minds Montessori School is a nonprofit corporation for the purpose of offering Montessori education for children with an emphasis on meeting the individual and communal developmental needs of each child.Creative Minds Montessori School uses educational methods formulated by Maria Montessori in the early 1900s. It is a child-centered approach that accepts the special characteristics of the developing child and emphasizes the child`s potential to learn through experience.The learning activities in Montessori programs are child-initiated and appropriate for the child`s level. Materials are selected to isolate specific learning tasks. They are self-teaching and self-correcting. Teachers encourage discovery and understanding through manipulation of materials. Mutual respect for the child and of children for each other are important aspects of the Montessori philosophy. The Montessori philosophy expects the child to become a good worker and encourages this through independent activity.On a regular basis Creative Minds Montessori School will review the Common Core Standards through the New York State Education Department to insure that our curriculum meets or exceeds those expectations.Creative Minds Montessori School does not discriminate in admissions or placement based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, or handicap. Acceptance is based on space availability, a family`s commitment to Montessori education for their child, and the child`s likely long-term attendance at Creative Minds Montessori School. All rights, privileges, programs and activities of the school are made available to all students of the school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Creative Minds Montessori School cost?
Creative Minds Montessori School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students and $125 for summer students.
What is Creative Minds Montessori School's ranking?
Creative Minds Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Most AP courses offered and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Creative Minds Montessori School?
The application deadline for Creative Minds Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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