Forest Hills Montessori School in Forest Hills, NY, offers co–ed Montessori education for grades PK through 6 in a large city community setting.
The school enrolls 139 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 and maintains an average class size of 15.
Students represent diverse racial backgrounds, with 60.4% identified as students of color.
The school operates as a nonsectarian early learning program with a formal dress code policy.
Forest Hills Montessori School has nine teachers and is affiliated with other Montessori associations but has no listed memberships in broader school associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
school uniform grade 1& up
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact the school for this information.
Admissions Director
Sunila Tejpaul
Admissions Associate
Iris Bass
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dennis Aronov - attributed his independence and work ethic to the Montessori experience -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Forest Hills Montessori School?
Forest Hills Montessori School famous alumni include: Dennis Aronov - attributed his independence and work ethic to the Montessori experience.
When is the application deadline for Forest Hills Montessori School?
The application deadline for Forest Hills Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 3/24/2013
I must say I am quite impressed with this school. They offer music and french classes from the preschool level and the teachers are well loved by the children.
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