Ithaca Montessori School
Ithaca Montessori School (IMS) is a premiere learning center for families committed to a warm, welcoming, child-centered environment for their children.
IMS allows children to explore and discover the joy of learning in a nurturing and creative school setting.
Our goal is to encourage self-directed learning and to help our children become independent, inquiring and confident young men and women.
Our traditional Montessori curriculum is enhanced with yoga, music, art, dance and Spanish instruction.
Our programs provide our students with a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities.
In our work as educators, we adhere to Dr. Maria Montessori's plea to 'follow the child.' We accomplish this objective by working to understand and support the developmental characteristics of the group while never losing site of the unique personality and needs of each individual child within that group.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 78 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 78 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 25% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teacher |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is based on the class level (toddler/primary) and length of day (half/full) |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Music, Soccer, Yoga/Dancekenetics |
School Notes
- Ithaca Montessori School (IMS) is a premiere learning center for families committed to a warm, welcoming, child-centered environment for their children. IMS allows children to explore and discover the joy of learning in a nurturing and creative school setting. Our goal is to encourage self-directed learning and to help our children become independent, inquiring and confident young men and women. Our traditional Montessori curriculum is enhanced with yoga, music, art, dance and Spanish instruction. Our programs provide our students with a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities. In our work as educators, we adhere to Dr. Maria Montessori's plea to 'follow the child.' We accomplish this objective by working to understand and support the developmental characteristics of the group while never losing site of the unique personality and needs of each individual child within that group.
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