Growing Circle Montessori in Gardiner, NY, offers a rural–based, nonsectarian Montessori program for preschool and kindergarten with a total enrollment of 12 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 2 teachers serving grades PK and K.
Founded in 2024, Growing Circle Montessori provides early childhood education in a small, co–ed setting.
The school is affiliated with associations for exceptional children and nonsectarian religious school associations.
Growing Circle Montessori is one of several area Montessori options near Gardiner, including larger programs in nearby New Paltz and Kingston.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: This is education… understood as a help to life
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ms. Alexis Azadian, Director & Lead Teacher, SUNY New Paltz, B.A. in Early Childhood Education & Sociology, 2017
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Growing Circle Montessori often compared to?
Growing Circle Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori School Of Kingston by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Growing Circle Montessori?
Growing Circle Montessori famous alumni include: Ms. Alexis Azadian, Director & Lead Teacher, SUNY New Paltz, B.A. in Early Childhood Education & Sociology, 2017.
When is the application deadline for Growing Circle Montessori?
The application deadline for Growing Circle Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Growing Circle Montessori vs. Montessori School Of Kingston
The nearest high school to Growing Circle Montessori is Chapel Field Christian School (7.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori Of New Paltz (3.1 miles away)
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