Happy Montessori School in Port Washington, NY serves 101 students in a nonsectarian, suburban setting, offering Montessori programs for grades PK through K.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 51:1 with a total of 2 teachers supporting early childhood education.
About 18 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within this suburban Montessori school.
Happy Montessori School is affiliated with Montessori organizations and provides co–educational programs within a large suburb community.
Nearby Port Washington private schools offer a range of grade spans and student–teacher ratios, with Happy Montessori focusing exclusively on preschool and kindergarten education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 101 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
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.' Maria Montessori
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Happy Montessori School?
The application deadline for Happy Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Happy Montessori School is Vincent Smith School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students
11 Sintsink Dr. East
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greek Language Institute
Special Program Emphasis (Greek Orthodox)
100 Fariway Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3183
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3183
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Shore Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
16 Cherry Ln
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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