Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Lefferts Garden Montessori
About the School
- LGM is a progressive, independent preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school located in the historic Prospect-Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, founded by Lenore G Briggs in 1973.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
School Notes
- School Motto: If you can do anything, show kindness.
- School Mascot: Dragon
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lenore G. Briggs - Founded the Lefferts Gardens Montessori and had a significant impact on Montessori education. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lefferts Garden Montessori cost?
Lefferts Garden Montessori's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Lefferts Garden Montessori?
Lefferts Garden Montessori famous alumni include: Lenore G. Briggs - Founded the Lefferts Gardens Montessori and had a significant impact on Montessori education..
When is the application deadline for Lefferts Garden Montessori?
The application deadline for Lefferts Garden Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lefferts Garden Montessori located?
Lefferts Garden Montessori is located in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
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