Mount Tom Day School

Mount Tom Day School in New Rochelle, NY, serves 161 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 1958, this early childhood day school operates with two teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 81:1.
The school offers co–ed programs focused on early learning for young children in a large suburban community near New Rochelle.
Approximately 25% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Mount Tom Day School provides an early childhood program for families seeking preschool and kindergarten education in New Rochelle.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres

Student Body

Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: THE LOVE OF LEARNING
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Mount Tom Day School?
The application deadline for Mount Tom Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Westchester County, NY is $27,056 for elementary schools and $34,420 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Westchester County, NY is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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