Forest Hills Montessori School (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

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 (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 139 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Forest Hills Montessori School
Nursery	40
Pre-K	44
Kind	16
1	7
2	5
3	5
4	10
5	7
6	5

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Pre-K largest at 44 students, making it the biggest grade level at Forest Hills Montessori School.

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Student Body

Total Students

139 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

school uniform grade 1& up

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

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Admissions Director

Sunila Tejpaul

Admissions Associate

Iris Bass

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School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dennis Aronov - attributed his independence and work ethic to the Montessori experience -

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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).

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.

- Posted by Parent - sabri

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