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Metropolitan Montessori School is dedicated to providing an enriching and challenging educational environment where each child is encouraged to grow to his or her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially.

Through the dynamic partnership of child, parent, and teacher, a consistent Montessori framework for learning is developed, offering "An education for life.".

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 148 students
Acceptance rate: 36%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 9 / Jan. 12 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Metropolitan Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1964

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

148 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 9 / Jan. 12 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Stepping Stones for children 2 years & 8 months to 3 year olds (8:45 am to 12:15 pm): $26,500 Morning program for 3 and 4 year olds (8:45 am to 12:15 pm): $26,500 Optional afternoon program for 3 and 4 year olds (12:15 pm to 3 pm): $11,250 Kinder

% on Financial Aid

17%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$23,500

Acceptance Rate

36%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Marielle Lopez

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Montessori Model UNRobotics Team

Arts and Music Programs:

Violin

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Soccer Skills

School Notes

Metropolitan Montessori School is dedicated to providing an enriching and challenging educational environment where each child is encouraged to grow to his or her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially. Through the dynamic partnership of child, parent, and teacher, a consistent Montessori framework for learning is developed, offering "An education for life."

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Metropolitan Montessori School is Jan. 9 / Jan. 12 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 9 / Jan. 12 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 148 students
Acceptance rate: 36%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 9 / Jan. 12 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,063 for elementary schools and $49,623 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).