The Homestead School Photo - The Homestead School derives its uniqueness from the number of enrichment opportunities that it offers. A national evaluation team from the American Montessori Society recognized the school for its "total" environment in which children experience the living lessons of a traditional working barn, complete with livestock and poultry and a mile-long natural and historical trail.

Best New York Private High Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private high schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 991 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New York include The Homestead School and Nardin Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private high schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New York (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Homestead School
The Homestead School Photo - The Early Childhood Building (Pre-K-K)
Montessori School
(3)
428 Hollow Rd
Glen Spey, NY 12737
(845) 856-6359
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nardin Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
135 Cleveland Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 881-6262
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Tuition listed
Bovina Center Montessori School
Bovina Center Montessori School Photo - Our campus view from our hay field.
Montessori School
2121 County Rd 5
Bovina Center, NY 13740
(607) 832-4956
Gr: NS-12 | 85 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southern Tier Catholic School
(Catholic)
208 N 24th St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 372-8122
Gr: K-12 | 166 students

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