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Little Crane Montessori School

113 Cottage Pl
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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Little Crane Montessori School is a peaceful, lively, coeducational day school for children who seek to ignite the essential and lifetime joy of learning.

It is a small-sized school, affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) since 1998.

The school follows a unique educational method developed by Dr.

Maria Montessori (1870-1952). We believe that the children of our school have the best opportunity to absorb sense, create, and experiment with a nurturing, multi-age classroom, and a highly qualified faculty.

We will guide our students to their goals of developing self-confidence, building a habit of concentration, fostering inner security and a sense of order.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 21 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1998

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Little Crane Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

10 students

List of Courses Offered

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,000

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School Notes

School Motto: Cultivating a love for learning.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jane Smith, Distinguished Scientist (Graduated 2010) -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Little Crane Montessori School cost?

Little Crane Montessori School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.

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Little Crane Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Learning Center by visitors of our site.

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Little Crane Montessori School famous alumni include: Jane Smith, Distinguished Scientist (Graduated 2010).

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The application deadline for Little Crane Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 21 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $16,810 for elementary schools and $20,306 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bergen County, NJ is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).