Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Happy Montessori School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & 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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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
11 Sintsink Dr. East
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Specialized Curriculum (Greek Orthodox)
100 Fariway Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3183
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Jewish
16 Cherry Ln
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
51 Clapham Avenue
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-2711
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 6-9 | 126 students
Special Education School
27 Cedar Swamp Rd
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-6915
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students
Jewish
400 N Service Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 487-2424
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Special Education School
201 I U Willets Rd
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 465-1695
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Specialized Curriculum (Greek Orthodox)
100 Fariway Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3183
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Jewish
16 Cherry Ln
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
1340 Northern Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-0184
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
11 Sintsink Dr. East
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Jewish
16 Cherry Ln
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1355 Northern Blvd, Suite 100
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 365-3532
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
1340 Northern Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-0184
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P.s. 13 M L Lindemeyer
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(718) 447-1462
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Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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