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Best New York Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 48 montessori private elementary schools serving 5,301 students in New York.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in New York include Castle Island Bilingual Montessori, Southampton Montessori School, and C'E Montessori.
The average tuition cost is $18,658, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average tuition cost of $21,773.
10% of montessori private elementary schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 48
  • # Students Served: 5,301

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 48
  • # Students Served: 5,301

Top Ranked New York Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Southampton Montessori School Photo
Southampton Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
135 Saint Andrews Rd
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-2223
(1)
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Map of Chemung Valley Montessori School
Chemung Valley Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
23 Winters Road
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 562-8754
(2)
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Map of Amherst Christian Academy
Amherst Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Christian)
2625 Tonawanda Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 689-9944
(1)
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Map of C'E Montessori
C'E Montessori
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
117 South 3rd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11249
(347) 384-2179
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The Caedmon School Photo
The Caedmon School
Gr: NS-5 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
416 E 80th St
New York, NY 10075
(212) 879-2296
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Castle Island Bilingual Montessori Photo
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori
Gr: NS-6 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
All-boys | Montessori School
602 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
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Circle Academy Photo
Circle Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
16-50 UTOPIA PARKWAY
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 229-5050
(6)
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The Homestead School Photo
The Homestead School
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 13
Montessori School
428 Hollow Rd
Glen Spey, NY 12737
(845) 856-6359
(3)
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Map of Metropolitan Montessori School
Metropolitan Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
325 W 85th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-5525
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Map of Nativity Of Our Lord School
Nativity Of Our Lord School
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
4414 S Buffalo St
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 662-7572
(1)
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Woodland Hill Montessori School Photo
Woodland Hill Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
100 Montesorri Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 283-5400
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Map of Academy of Thought and Industry at East Village
Academy of Thought and Industry at East Village
Gr: 6-8
Montessori School
1 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
New York, NY 10009
(917) 338-2820
(6)
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Map of Bais Yaakov Bnos Aliya
Bais Yaakov Bnos Aliya
Gr: 1-7 | 21 students
All-girls | Montessori School (Jewish)
270 W 84 St
New York, NY 10024
(646) 844-5909
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Bovina Center Montessori School Photo
Bovina Center Montessori School
Gr: NS-12 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
2121 County Rd 5
Bovina Center, NY 13740
(607) 832-4956
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Brooklyn Heights Montessori School Photo
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School
185 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(929) 359-7127
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Map of Central Harlem Montessori School
Central Harlem Montessori School
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students
Montessori School
147 Saint Nicholas Ave @ 117- 118 St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 222-6295
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Creative Minds Montessori School Photo
Creative Minds Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 13 students
Montessori School
169 Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 406-9495
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Map of Eac Montessori School
Eac Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
120 E King Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
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The Family School Photo
The Family School
Gr: NS-6
Sports: 3
Montessori School
323 E 47 St, Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
New York, NY 10017
(212) 688-5950
(1)
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Map of Forest Hills Montessori School
Forest Hills Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
6704 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-0173
(1)
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48
Private Schools
5,301
Students
$18,658
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in New York?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in New York include Castle Island Bilingual Montessori, Southampton Montessori School, and C'E Montessori.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in New York?
48 montessori private elementary schools are located in New York.
How much do montessori private elementary schools cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $18,658, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,773.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in New York?
New York montessori private elementary schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 37%.
What percentage of montessori private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in New York?
10% of montessori private elementary schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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